Google Group

• • Users view messages through Groups interface which displays messages as discussion forums 

  • No sharing limitations, unlimited number of users subscribed to the collaborative inbox

  • Can send as the Group email address

  • Has moderation - can have a moderator get messages first then release to group or "assign" to individual group member via manual process. Multiple moderators can be assigned.

  • No license fee associated, no limit to how many can be setup

Google Shared Account

• • User account that is delegated to multiple people 

  • Can migrate data from existing shared mailbox to Google shared account 

  • Can have labels and all other functionality of individual mailboxes 

  • A single Gmail account supports up to 1000 delegates. With typical use, 40 delegated users can access a Gmail account at the same time.

  • Can have shared calendar associated with the shared account

  • License fee associated just as with individual user accounts

How do I access my Shared Account?

1. Click on your user profile icon in the top right corner of your screen.  This icon will either have your profile picture or the first initial of your name. 

2. In the drop-down menu that appears, you will see any accounts listed that have been delegated to you (followed by the word "(delegated)" after the email address.