Google Workspace Setup¶
Your @cwiq.io email is hosted on Google Workspace. This gives you access to Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Google Meet.
First Login¶
- Go to mail.google.com
- Enter your
@cwiq.ioemail address - Enter the temporary password from your welcome email
- You'll be prompted to set a new password
Change your password immediately
The temporary password must be changed on first login. Choose a strong password (12+ characters, mix of letters, numbers, symbols).
Set Up 2-Factor Authentication¶
Google may prompt you to enable 2FA. If not, set it up manually:
- Go to myaccount.google.com/security
- Under "How you sign in to Google", click 2-Step Verification
- Follow the setup wizard
- Recommended: use Google Authenticator or a hardware key
What You Get¶
| Service | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Gmail | mail.google.com | |
| Calendar | calendar.google.com | Scheduling |
| Drive | drive.google.com | File storage and collaboration |
| Meet | meet.google.com | Video conferencing |
Google Account as SSO Identity¶
Your Google account is used to sign in to most CWIQ tools via SSO:
- Tailscale — "Sign in with Google"
- Authentik SSO — "Sign in with Google"
- GitLab — via Authentik SSO
You do NOT need separate passwords for these services.