Connecting to Google Drive

In case you’re not familiar, Google Drive allows you to create and store files online using any computer and you are then able to access those same files using any computer. Google Drive also gives you the ability to create documents, spreadsheets, slideshows and more. Very similar to what you can create using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Using Google Drive means you don’t have to email or save the file anywhere else. Simply share with those who need to see it. When you share a file from Google drive, collaboration becomes a breeze! Connecting to Google Drive

1. First Time Logging in:
If this is your first time logging into your SBISD Google Account, you will need your SBISD Employee id#. This can be found on your pay stub.
1. Go to https://drive.google.com
2. Enter your user name and password. Your user name is your entire SBISD email address ex: cody.wallace@springbranchisd.com.
1. If your employee id# is six numbers or more, your password is sb+employee id #. For example, if your employee id# is 123456 your initial password is sb123456. Click Sign in after entering the username and password.
2. If your employee id# is less than six numbers, your password will begin with “sb” then you will need to add zeros to the front of your employee id# until you have a total of six numbers in your password. For example, if your employee id# is 1234 your initial password is sb001234. Click Sign in after entering the username and password.
3. You will then be prompted to change your password. Your new password must be at least eight characters.
4. Note: This password will not change when you change your SBISD network password.
5. Your password is now changed. Use this password to log into your Google Account from now on.
6. If you have completed the above steps and are experiencing difficulty logging in or changing your password, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 713-251-TECH (8324).


2. Logging in:

1. Go to https://drive.google.com
2. Enter your user name and password. Your user name is your entire SBISD email address ex: cody.wallace@springbranchisd.com.
3. Go to https://drive.google.com.
4. Enter your user name and password. Your user name is your entire SBISD email address ex: cody.wallace@springbranchisd.com.
5. Enter the password you created for your SBISD Google Account. Please remember this may be different from your SBISD network password. If you have not created a password for your SBISD Google Account, please refer to the previous section for first time Google Account login.
6. Click Sign in.
7. You are now logged in.
8. When you are finished, sign out of your Google Account.
9. If you have completed the above steps and are experiencing difficulty logging in, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 713-251-TECH (8324).
10. The starting page for docs will appear.
11. The menu will appear at the top left corner of the page. The menu appears as three horizontal lines.
12. Select from Docs, Sheets or slides to begin creating a new document.