Vault Custom Rules/Settings
idk how "New" this is, but it enabled you to set custom retention by OU and Drive Labelshttps://vault.google.com/retention/settings
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Google Gmail Sandbox
Wondering what others are using when it comes to the Gmail Security Sandbox. Do you use Security Sandbox Rules or do you just use the default Security Sandbox? If you are using it what has been your experience with it? Thoughts or anything else wo...
Apps & Extensions: Application failed to delete (Orphaned apps)
Went to cleanup some orphaned apps in our GAC policy, but the first 3/3 produced this error message
Resolved! Find all files shared with an external person
We need to find all files externally shared with a particular individual. Is there a GAM command that can accomplish this? We are still on Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals. Thanks!Brad
Resolved! Authentication Errors on Many Third-Party Apps We Have Already Allowed
We have suddenly been having a number of different 401 authentication errors in a number of applications that have been working for us for a long time. We utilize the KnowBe4 Phish Alert tool and AirTame 2 devices for digital signage. We have had thi...
Exploit New token hack
Just an awareness piecehttps://cybernews.com/news/google-accounts-vulnerable-to-new-token-hack/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-abuses-google-oauth-endpoint-to-revive-cookies-hijack-accounts/#google_vignette
Papercut Mobility Print and Chromebooks
I posted back in October on an issue we're seeing with students printing on Chromebooks. We use Papercut's mobility print and have had no issues with the same setup for years until this Fall. All the sudden when printing in docs the buttons/menus bec...
Off Topic - Mass Text Services
Our Youth Apprenticeship case managers work with anywhere between 75-130 students. They have a need to mass text their students weekly to remind the students to check-in with them. They want to hide the student cellphone numbers from each other and...
Students unable to make a copy of a Google Doc
I know this is a setting issue but I'm not sure which one. We have students restricted from sharing/receiving docs from outside the org. A teacher has a Google form that has a link the student's follow which makes a copy for them. When the students c...
Echo Show 8 and similar type devices
Just wondering what people's thoughts are on devices like the Echo Show 8 or smiliar devices. Do you allow them, block them, etc.
Azure as IDP for Workspace
Hello How many of you currently use Azure as your IDP for Workspace? How many use Google Login stand alone? Anyone using the new web sign in with Google Federated Azure to SSO with Google Creds into Windows Intune managed laptops or desktops? I am tr...
Student YouTube Account shut down
We had a student a couple of years ago who was blocked from creating a YouTube account. They received the message 'Can't create new account because of past account issues'. After many months trying to get the issue resolved, we just created a new a...
Resolved! Forced 2FA for some Workspace superadmins rolling out for real right now
UPDATED, see here.And updated again, see here. In case not everyone already knew.2SV required for some superadmins from 19 December 2023Google started implementing forced 2FA for admins a while ago, and it's starting to affect users now, notifying th...
Dynamic groups limit increased to 500
From the Workspace Updates weekly recap I know some had quickly reached the old 100 groups quota. Dynamic groups limit increased to 500 We’re increasing the number of dynamic groups a customer can have from 100 to 500. Dynamic groups are defined as g...
🚀 Beta Announcement for Multi Party Approvals, seeking beta testers
Announcement from Kevin Apodaca, Google, posted in the GAM Spaces. I copied it here, as it may be of interest./KimHey admins! hope this is ok to reach out to power users that might be interested. Please feel free to ignore as this is not GAM-specific...
Resolved! (Just FYI) Forms problem within Google Classroom
This has been going on for about a week. Students, co-teachers and, in at least one case, the Classroom owner, lose access to Google Forms/Quizzes posted in Google Classroom. Google is aware of the issue. https://support.google.com/s/community/forum/...
Google Group Delayed Messages? Delayed Emails?
Greetings all,Had a bit of an odd situation brought to my attention this morning. Namely our HR person has pointed out that for two of our Google Groups we use for messaging staff there's a slew of pending messages/emails since about Dec 7thish. It's...
Newline Interactive Panel Remote
Hi,We have multiple Newline Q Series 86-inch displays in our district. A common problem we have with them is that the remotes that come with it barely work. We have tried changing the batteries and researched a way to re-pair them but no luck so far....
Passkeys for Google Workspace accounts - are you in or are you out?
I feel it is a good talking point, as it will definitely be something people will be interested in using for Workspace in the very (near?) future, and admins may have to decide whether to allow it, which I absolutely recommend for all who don't force...
Too good not to share- Even if you block external sharing of docs for students
I got this from another postIf these students would spend even a sliver of the time they spend getting around my settings on actual school work, they would graduate early. Here is what they have done (and shared with others how to do). Note - we hav...
Chrome Canvas Issue
I was recently notified by a school district that even though they had Chrome Canvas turned off in Additional Services, when a student clicked the icon on the Shelf, it woudl still open. After some investigation, I was able to tell them that if they...
Icons missing from Google Slides menus
I have 1 OU where most, but not all, kids are missing the icons on their Google Slide menus. The menu bar is there but has not icons. They are using a slide deck assigned through Google Classroom, and one student shared it with their group members.Ex...
Resolved! Spaces icon in Gmail sidebar
At some point, Google moved the icon for Spaces from the left sidebar in Gmail to the Chat flyout. Is there any way of getting it back on the sidebar? Clicking Settings --> Apps in Gmail --> Customize only gives Chat and Meet as options to show on ...
Resolved! Google Docs issue
Is anyone else having issues where some users can't access Google Doc files?
Passkeys on IOS
Hi all I am hoping someone can help me out here.I installed another google workspace account on my IOS device so that I can test passkeys.When I go to click passkey I get a message - "A Passkey can't be created on this device"It then says Make sure y...
Drive Sharing Spam Limits
Does anyone know Google's limit on sharing documents in Drive before it triggers Google's spam policy? Last night we had a teacher attempt to share 18 different spreadsheets, one at a time, with teachers in a neighboring district outside of our doma...
Secure LDAP to log into macOS with Google credentials
Good Day Team, I really need some assistance on this one...I would normally do research and test bed this, but we have a pressing situation going on at the moment preventing this... Have any of you been able to successfully implement this? https://w...
Chrome webstore Going away in January- See the new
Old url- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensionsSo if you like to see what the new Webstore will look like here it is with the Material designhttps://chromewebstore.google.com/
Resolved! 2FA New user enrollment period?
For enforcing 2FA on new accounts, Is the new user enrollment period from account creation or first sign in?
Your go to DMARC report tools
Hi all, What are your most accurate and reliable DMARC compliance tools? I'm looking for a service to translate our DMARC aggregate reports and keep ahead of any issues in SPF, DKIM that would prevent our email from being delivered. TIA!
