Google account for Student
All IIUM students receive a Google Workspace for Education (GWFE) account, which includes:
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Gmail (
matricno@student.iium.edu.my
) -
Google Drive (10GB storage)
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Google Meet, Calendar, Docs, and more
Step 1: Activate Your IIUM Google Account
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Go to Google Sign-In.
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Enter your IIUM Google Email:
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Format:
MatricNo@student.iium.edu.my
(e.g.,G1234567@student.iium.edu.my
).
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First-Time Password:
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Default:
Uia_IC/PassportNo
(e.g.,Uia_001231145678
). -
No spaces/dashes in IC number.
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Change Password:
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You’ll be prompted to set a new, secure password.
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Step 2: Access Google Services
After activation, log in to:
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Gmail: https://mail.google.com
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Google Drive: https://drive.google.com
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Google Classroom/Meet: Used if your lecturers share materials here.
Step 3: Set Up Recovery Options (Important!)
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Go to Google Account Recovery.
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Add:
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Recovery email (personal email).
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Phone number (for 2-Step Verification).
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Enable 2-Step Verification (recommended for security).
Step 4: Sync with Mobile Devices
On Android/iOS:
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Open Settings → Accounts → Add Account → Google.
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Log in with your IIUM Google credentials.
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Sync Gmail, Calendar, Drive.
Troubleshooting
❌ Can’t log in?
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Reset password via:
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Or contact ICT Help Desk (03-6421 6666).
❌ Account disabled?
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Email servicedesk@iium.edu.my with your matric number.
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