What is it and why do I need it?
The purpose of a collaboration tool is to support a group of two or more individuals to accomplish a common goal or objective. Princeton University supports a number of collaborative tools. Two of the most commonly used are:
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace house collections of productivity tools that allow you to perform common business tasks in 'the cloud'. Both products include tools for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, as well as enable collaboration with team members in real time. This means, your files are stored on the Microsoft or Google server instead of on your computer, which facilitates real-time collaboration on documents and frees up space on your hard drive.
Which should I use?
If you are already using both/either of these applications, please continue to work as you normally would.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a suite of integrated applications and tools (like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) that enable you to collaborate efficiently, communicate on the go, and access files with ease. These applications, as well as your data, can be accessed online and across multiple devices/platforms.
- All Princeton staff already have an Microsoft 365 account set up
- To access your webmail via Office 365, go to your Microsoft 365 Exchange Account
- Approved for restricted data (OneDrive for Business only)
Microsoft Teams is an OIT supported service. It is the hub for team collaboration in Microsoft 365 that integrates the people, content, and tools your team needs to stay connected, be more engaged, and effective.
Google Workspace
- If you do not already have a Princeton-Google account, you will need to submit a request form
- Activating a new account will require a password reset
- Google Suite is NOT approved for restricted data storage
- Click here to submit a request form
Questions on data classifications? See Protect Our Info.
How do I get it?
Microsoft 365/One Drive
- Microsoft 365 Account (OneDrive)
- Microsoft 365 Exchange Account (Webmail)
Princeton Google Drive/Google Workspace
- Open your browser and navigate to https://drive.google.com
- Click Go to Google Drive
- Enter your full Princeton email address ([email protected]) in the Email field, click Next
- Enter your Princeton University account password in the password field, click Next.