Google Account

Follow these step-by-step instructions to setup and organize your PBSA & APS Google profiles.

You can conduct your work without interruption by adding your new PBSA Google profile, which will house your email and other PBSA-specific applications, and use your APS Google profile for all APS-specific applications, such as Infinite Campus.

Below, we'll guide you through adding and managing Google profiles in Chrome for seamless collaboration and productivity.

Adding a New Google Profile:

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.

2. In the top right corner, click on the profile icon, typically your profile picture or initials.

3. From the dropdown menu, select "Add" at the bottom.

4. Click "Sign In" and enter your @pbsatl.org credentials. Google will direct you to a Microsoft 365 authentication page.

5. If you're new to PBSA, skip to the New Account Setup instructions below, then return to #6.

6. Follow all prompts to complete sign-in and select "Yes, I'm In" to sync your profile across devices.

Renaming Profiles:

For personalized organization and to quickly locate the profile you wish to use, you can easily rename your profiles:

1. Click on the profile icon in the top right corner.

2. Select the gear setting next to "Other profiles."

3. Hover over the profile you want to rename and click the three dots.

4. Choose "Edit" and enter the desired name

• For easy recall, name your profiles PBSA & APS.

Switching Between Profiles:

1. Click on the profile icon in the top right corner.

2. A list of available profiles will appear. Click on the desired profile to switch.

New Account Setup:

1. Enter Your Email Address:

• On the Microsoft login page, enter your work email address (e.g., yourname@pbsatl.org).

• Click Next.

2. Enter the Temporary Password:

• Enter the temporary password:  Purpose12345.

• Click Sign in.

3. Change Your Password:

• You will be prompted to change your password.

• Enter the temporary password Purpose12345 in the Current password field.

• Create a new password and enter it in both the New password and Confirm password fields.

• Click Sign in.

4. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):

• Follow the prompts to set up MFA.

• You may be asked to use the Microsoft Authenticator app or receive a code via text message.

For Microsoft Authenticator App:

• Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) if you don't have it already.

• Open the app and add an account.

• Scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen using the Authenticator app.

• Follow the instructions to complete the setup.

For Text Message or Phone Call:

• Choose Text message or Phone call as your preferred method.

• Enter your phone number.

• Enter the code sent to your phone into the browser.

5. Verify Your Identity:

• After setting up MFA, verify your identity by entering the code received on your phone or approving the sign-in request on the Authenticator app.

6. Complete the Setup:

• Once MFA is successfully set up and verified, you will be logged into your Microsoft 365 account.

7. Additional Information:

• You might be prompted to provide more information or set additional security options, such as setting up security questions or adding another authentication method.

Congratulations, you have successfully set up your Google profiles for maximum productivity!

For further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us at 404-981-6350.