<p>Setting Up Your Account To use Google Docs you will need a Google Account, which is not the same thing as a Gmail account.</p><p>If you have a Gmail account, you can use that to access Google Docs and all of Google’s other products.</p><p>But if you don’t have a Gmail account and don’t want one (or don’t want to use your Gmail account for class work), you can set up a Google Account using your colorado.edu address.</p><p>Your Google Account will give you access to a wide range of Google products, including YouTube, but it will not include a new email account.</p><p>To set up a Google Account, go to the New Account page and follow the directions.</p><p>After you’ve set up your account, you’ll get an email asking you to confirm that it really is you requesting the account. Follow the instructions to confirm the request.</p><p>Then send me the email address you used to sign up for your account, as I will need that to give you access to our class folder in Google Docs. I need the exact spelling.</p><p>As soon as your account has been activated (and even before you email me), you can log into Google Docs and check it out. Go to this address: http://docs.google.com</p><p>Help with Google Docs See this page on using Google Docs for step-by-step instructions on how to use the features of your new account. It gives information on (or links to pages):  How to share a Google Docs file with select individuals  How to find files on Google Docs  How to upload a File to Google Docs  How to share a Google Docs file with your class  Quick overview of how to upload and convert Word files on Google Docs  Getting started with Google Docs  Video overview of using Google Docs to share and comment on documents  eHow videos on using Google Docs  Google Docs: A Love Letter  Google Docs for students  Google Docs in plain English</p>