I've already transitioned my Google Apps domain over a couple of months ago when it was first offered, yet I cannot see YouTube listed in the "Other Google Services" area of my admin panel to enable it for my domain...?
Except Youtube isn't; at least, I can't log into it with my migrated Google Apps account. Likewise, no Buzz; thus, Google Reader works but commenting is pretty messed up. Docs, Calendar and Picasa Web have all worked fine for me (except that you can't can't change ownership of a Google Doc file across domains, which is pretty annoying for people migrating from a Gmail account.)
A huge step forward! Unfortunately the lack of Google Storage (for Picasaweb) will prevent me from moving over at this point in time. I'd like to see Profiles too.
Google continues to innovate their apps. I've been with Google Sites for some time now and it has fuel my business. Checkout my blog for more with Google Sites. Gotta love it.
is there a way to transfer content say from picasa web albums against a standard google account to a google apps account, i'd like to simplify and only have one account
Definitely the biggest missing feature is the ability to merge 2 accounts. No doubt it's not an easy process. For example, I want my Google Reader just moved over completely. I want my Google Voice number switched to the new account. I want my Google Adwords, Analytics and Adsense converted too.
I tried the transition and it failed to complete. I've since changed the email on the conflicting account. How do I go about trying the transition again? Can't find it in the domain dashboard.
I second "Nick and Sarah". I've already got a lot of content on PicasaWeb, and stuff set-up against my "normal" Google Account. Will there be any way to transfer/merge with my GAFYD account?
I'm having issues with renaming my conflicting account.
Say I have a me@domain.com as Google Apps account and as a personal account. I also have an alias setup in Google Apps for me2@domain.com (which is an alias for me@domain.com).
Is renaming my personal account to me2@domain.com sufficient to stop it from conflicting?
TheChrisD: At the moment, Google Profiles is not compatible with Google Apps accounts. However, you should be able to use Google Groups. If you’re unable to access Google Groups, you may need to first add it as a service from your control panel. If you still have questions, please see our Help Center for Admins (http://goo.gl/7F1D6). For a more complete list of services available for Google Apps, please read through our full list of added new services (http://goo.gl/m8kAF).
Sameer: YouTube should be available for your Google Apps account. Google Buzz is not available, but you should be able to comment on Reader shares from other Google Apps accounts. However, it is a known issue that users are not currently able to comment on Reader shares from personal Google Accounts.
Nick and Sarah: It sounds like you have a conflicting account with Google Voice, but would like to transition your account. You’ll need to first resolve the conflicting account (see http://goo.gl/0qtDU), and then go back into the Google Apps control panel to transition the account.
Okay, I withdraw my claim about Youtube. It was trickier somewhat than indicated, but yes, I am now logged into it via my Apps account.
Jeremy, thanks for confirming the existence of the Google Reader commenting issue. It's definitely a source of frustration, but oh well.
Also note that if there's a way to get your Google Voice number transferred to your Apps account, I have yet to find it. I filled out a Google Docs form about doing so once upon a time, but nothing ever came of it. (I just tried it again, what the heck.)
Totally agree with Russ and TheChrisD, I was also an early adopter:
YouTube asks me to sign in rather than using the existing logins, logging in then logs me out of the existing logins, breaking the multiple sign ins for everything else.
Question: I have a google apps account, but there were some services that I need for my buisness (i.e. Voice and Reader) that weren't supported. There for I had to create a personal account to manage those things. Is there any way to merge the personal google account with my apps account?
Hi this is good news. I have a suggestion, please add a link in every place to your Account information. Docs have it, mail / gmail does not.
To boost adoption, make really simple to access the new services from every place (docs, gmail, calendar) using the more menu and listing there the new services as shown in iGoogle.
Actually to get displayed a Service like Blogger in your Apps Account you need to log into blogger.com and do all the setup there when I think it should be listed by default or at least accessible from you account with a link like the Try something new displayed in the normal Google accounts.
Any news on when non-profits outside the US will be able to get access to the non-profit/education edition? I'm in Australia, and have been hoping for years to be able to upgrade our account..
Russ, can you share your solution for YouTube, the stated mechanism of unlinking and linking didn't work as it gives "Youtube is not available" error? Did we get a worse deal from volunteering for the trial in some way?
It sounds like some of you are interested in moving data from your personal account to your Google Apps account. For more information on how to manually move your data for AdWords, Picasa Web Albums, Google Voice, and other Google applications, check out our documentation: http://goo.gl/auBm.
If you have further questions, feel free to browse our Help Centers for users (http://goo.gl/SYwz) and for administrators (http://goo.gl/hQTf).
Refilling the Google Voice number transition form worked this time -- I'm all moved over. So I am very pleased about that!
Paul: Yes, I had that issue as well. The issue is that Youtube is not enabled by default on domains, so you (or your domain manager if that's not you) need to go to manage this domain, Organization & users, Services tab, set YouTube to ON (green) then try linking again and it should work. I will say I found that a totally inobvious location for the setting... I had no idea that Services tab was even there. :) Anyway, hope that helps.
Getting much closer to never needing my old Gmail account again... that's good! Now if they'll just fix the problems where (a) Apps in Reader can only comment to other Apps shared posts and (b) you can't change Docs ownership across domains. :)
This is great news. There is just one thing that is still really a problem for Google Apps "Standard" users. When you are a small family using the product, it seems really unfair that the pricing of extra storage is so much higher than for private @gmail.com accounts. Please review the storage pricing for standard edition vs. other editions.
My account wouldn't transition because it was a "conflicting" account - despite using the wizard. I deleted the "shadow" account so only one account (my apps account) was using my email address. It *still* won't transition.
I cannot even share items within my domain using Google reader. This is a key part of reader for me is sharing can commenting on items. Looking forward to Google Storage for Gapps!!
Great but without the ability to merge conflicting accounts, this is more of a step backwards than a step forwards. The export/import options for some of the services (e.g. Google Reader) are not acceptable because it doesn't bring over things like history or starred items or shared items. And some services don't even have an export/import function (e.g. Google Checkout).
So now I'm stuck with some data in the new account and some in the old.
C'mon Googleers... you gotta provide us an account merging function.
I mentioned this in a few other Google forums, but have not received any response. In one Google Blog, they did not even post my complaining message. So, I'll try to stay more positive.
Work needs to be done regarding the lack of integration of YouTube and Google Apps for Education (GAE). There are several problems:
1. YouTube is not treated like the other available services, such as Docs, Sites, Calendar, and Mail, in that it is not available in the main Google interface, in the top left menus, when you log in. You can go to "more", then "Even More", but this takes you to a whole page of Google Services http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/ not just the ones activated in your GAE. This is very confusing, YouTube should show up in the top menu, or at least under "more" as an individual service.
2. Your GAE YouTube account name can't be the same as the name you use in all your other GAE services, in my case Frank Fulchiero. I had to create a new YouTube account to link to my GAE account, but under the name fulchiero1.
3. There is no way to control global viewing privileges on your GAE YouTube movies, such as allowing only accounts in our domain to view them. This feature is available in all the other GAE services.
It appears the only advantage of rolling YouTube into GAE is that once you create a new account, which requires a different name from your GAE name, is that you can log in from iGoogle. Are there any plans to integrate YouTube into GAE so it behaves like all the other services?
Agree that it's a step backward, I'm used to using email from one domain, calendar from google, and docs from a second domain, the "UPGRADE" makes it so I can only use one at a time, per browser.
I simply cannot understand why Google is not capable of allowing me to bring a "free service" - Google Voice - to a paying service - Google Apps for Business. Please find a solution, or do I really have to create a new account???
All this is making my head spin. All in all, Thanks Google, for providing all of these robust services for free! & for being a great company in every aspect. Google Rocks!
Really it is a very good approach and attempt for the benefit of the entire human race in the long run. It should be made available to every one. Any how, well. Hats off to all of you. bye kmcs
So glad Youtube is linked now. But no love for Google Profiles or normal Google Groups?
ReplyDeleteI've already transitioned my Google Apps domain over a couple of months ago when it was first offered, yet I cannot see YouTube listed in the "Other Google Services" area of my admin panel to enable it for my domain...?
ReplyDeleteExcept Youtube isn't; at least, I can't log into it with my migrated Google Apps account. Likewise, no Buzz; thus, Google Reader works but commenting is pretty messed up. Docs, Calendar and Picasa Web have all worked fine for me (except that you can't can't change ownership of a Google Doc file across domains, which is pretty annoying for people migrating from a Gmail account.)
ReplyDeleteAwesome but there is one thing missing,
ReplyDeleteAbility to Merge accounts
A huge step forward! Unfortunately the lack of Google Storage (for Picasaweb) will prevent me from moving over at this point in time. I'd like to see Profiles too.
ReplyDeleteGoogle continues to innovate their apps. I've been with Google Sites for some time now and it has fuel my business. Checkout my blog for more with Google Sites. Gotta love it.
ReplyDeleteWhen accounts with GV registered on them will be eligible for transition?
ReplyDeleteis there a way to transfer content say from picasa web albums against a standard google account to a google apps account, i'd like to simplify and only have one account
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the biggest missing feature is the ability to merge 2 accounts. No doubt it's not an easy process. For example, I want my Google Reader just moved over completely. I want my Google Voice number switched to the new account. I want my Google Adwords, Analytics and Adsense converted too.
ReplyDeleteLet me know when merging is available!
I tried the transition and it failed to complete. I've since changed the email on the conflicting account. How do I go about trying the transition again? Can't find it in the domain dashboard.
ReplyDeleteIs there a google app connected to this roll-out that is a project management / task tracker for organizations / business?
ReplyDeleteWhen will Google Buzz be added to Google Apps?
ReplyDeleteThousands are clamoring for Buzz, why the wait?
I second "Nick and Sarah". I've already got a lot of content on PicasaWeb, and stuff set-up against my "normal" Google Account. Will there be any way to transfer/merge with my GAFYD account?
ReplyDeleteI'm having issues with renaming my conflicting account.
ReplyDeleteSay I have a me@domain.com as Google Apps account and as a personal account. I also have an alias setup in Google Apps for me2@domain.com (which is an alias for me@domain.com).
Is renaming my personal account to me2@domain.com sufficient to stop it from conflicting?
When will Google Voice be available in Canada?
ReplyDeleteHoorah! At long last, thank you Google!
ReplyDeleteTheChrisD: At the moment, Google Profiles is not compatible with Google Apps accounts. However, you should be able to use Google Groups. If you’re unable to access Google Groups, you may need to first add it as a service from your control panel. If you still have questions, please see our Help Center for Admins (http://goo.gl/7F1D6). For a more complete list of services available for Google Apps, please read through our full list of added new services (http://goo.gl/m8kAF).
ReplyDeleteSameer: YouTube should be available for your Google Apps account. Google Buzz is not available, but you should be able to comment on Reader shares from other Google Apps accounts. However, it is a known issue that users are not currently able to comment on Reader shares from personal Google Accounts.
ReplyDeleteStuart: At the moment, merge account functionality is not available. However, you may be able to move data between accounts (http://goo.gl/bHrf3).
ReplyDeleteKirksville: Thank you for your comments. We are working on enabling Google Storage and Google Profiles for Google Apps accounts, so please hold tight!
ReplyDeleteNick and Sarah: It sounds like you have a conflicting account with Google Voice, but would like to transition your account. You’ll need to first resolve the conflicting account (see http://goo.gl/0qtDU), and then go back into the Google Apps control panel to transition the account.
ReplyDeleteAlso Nick and Sarah: For more information on how to transfer content, check out http://goo.gl/qnjtZ.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I withdraw my claim about Youtube. It was trickier somewhat than indicated, but yes, I am now logged into it via my Apps account.
ReplyDeleteJeremy, thanks for confirming the existence of the Google Reader commenting issue. It's definitely a source of frustration, but oh well.
Also note that if there's a way to get your Google Voice number transferred to your Apps account, I have yet to find it. I filled out a Google Docs form about doing so once upon a time, but nothing ever came of it. (I just tried it again, what the heck.)
Totally agree with Russ and TheChrisD, I was also an early adopter:
ReplyDeleteYouTube asks me to sign in rather than using the existing logins, logging in then logs me out of the existing logins, breaking the multiple sign ins for everything else.
My questioin is this: Why do I need to check the "Trusted Tester" box to transition my accounts when you have announced it?
ReplyDeleteQuestion: I have a google apps account, but there were some services that I need for my buisness (i.e. Voice and Reader) that weren't supported. There for I had to create a personal account to manage those things. Is there any way to merge the personal google account with my apps account?
ReplyDeleteHi this is good news. I have a suggestion, please add a link in every place to your Account information. Docs have it, mail / gmail does not.
ReplyDeleteTo boost adoption, make really simple to access the new services from every place (docs, gmail, calendar) using the more menu and listing there the new services as shown in iGoogle.
Actually to get displayed a Service like Blogger in your Apps Account you need to log into blogger.com and do all the setup there when I think it should be listed by default or at least accessible from you account with a link like the Try something new displayed in the normal Google accounts.
Any news on when non-profits outside the US will be able to get access to the non-profit/education edition? I'm in Australia, and have been hoping for years to be able to upgrade our account..
ReplyDeleteGreat Stuff. But how do i migrate analytics, adwords, youtube, picasa etc. from my former google gmail account to my new apps for business account?
ReplyDeleteRuss, can you share your solution for YouTube, the stated mechanism of unlinking and linking didn't work as it gives "Youtube is not available" error? Did we get a worse deal from volunteering for the trial in some way?
ReplyDeleteHi all,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like some of you are interested in moving data from your personal account to your Google Apps account. For more information on how to manually move your data for AdWords, Picasa Web Albums, Google Voice, and other Google applications, check out our documentation: http://goo.gl/auBm.
If you have further questions, feel free to browse our Help Centers for users (http://goo.gl/SYwz) and for administrators (http://goo.gl/hQTf).
I think our work company is using google apps because they are partners in business. Nice to know this wonderful thing that exists! ^^,
ReplyDeleteRefilling the Google Voice number transition form worked this time -- I'm all moved over. So I am very pleased about that!
ReplyDeletePaul: Yes, I had that issue as well. The issue is that Youtube is not enabled by default on domains, so you (or your domain manager if that's not you) need to go to manage this domain, Organization & users, Services tab, set YouTube to ON (green) then try linking again and it should work. I will say I found that a totally inobvious location for the setting... I had no idea that Services tab was even there. :) Anyway, hope that helps.
Getting much closer to never needing my old Gmail account again... that's good! Now if they'll just fix the problems where (a) Apps in Reader can only comment to other Apps shared posts and (b) you can't change Docs ownership across domains. :)
Stats on Blogger seems to have stopped working the past few days - has anyone else seen that problem?
ReplyDeleteI still do not have Youtube for our apps domain, is there something we need to do to enable youtube other than enable it?
ReplyDeleteThis is great news. There is just one thing that is still really a problem for Google Apps "Standard" users. When you are a small family using the product, it seems really unfair that the pricing of extra storage is so much higher than for private @gmail.com accounts. Please review the storage pricing for standard edition vs. other editions.
ReplyDeleteAnother person looking for Buzz here.
ReplyDeletethank Q
ReplyDeleteThankQ lot
ReplyDeleteMy account wouldn't transition because it was a "conflicting" account - despite using the wizard. I deleted the "shadow" account so only one account (my apps account) was using my email address. It *still* won't transition.
ReplyDeleteI cannot even share items within my domain using Google reader. This is a key part of reader for me is sharing can commenting on items.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to Google Storage for Gapps!!
Great but without the ability to merge conflicting accounts, this is more of a step backwards than a step forwards. The export/import options for some of the services (e.g. Google Reader) are not acceptable because it doesn't bring over things like history or starred items or shared items. And some services don't even have an export/import function (e.g. Google Checkout).
ReplyDeleteSo now I'm stuck with some data in the new account and some in the old.
C'mon Googleers... you gotta provide us an account merging function.
I mentioned this in a few other Google forums, but have not received any response. In one Google Blog, they did not even post my complaining message. So, I'll try to stay more positive.
ReplyDeleteWork needs to be done regarding the lack of integration of YouTube and Google Apps for Education (GAE). There are several problems:
1. YouTube is not treated like the other available services, such as Docs, Sites, Calendar, and Mail, in that it is not available in the main Google interface, in the top left menus, when you log in. You can go to "more", then "Even More", but this takes you to a whole page of Google Services
http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/
not just the ones activated in your GAE. This is very confusing, YouTube should show up in the top menu, or at least under "more" as an individual service.
2. Your GAE YouTube account name can't be the same as the name you use in all your other GAE services, in my case Frank Fulchiero. I had to create a new YouTube account to link to my GAE account, but under the name fulchiero1.
3. There is no way to control global viewing privileges on your GAE YouTube movies, such as allowing only accounts in our domain to view them. This feature is available in all the other GAE services.
It appears the only advantage of rolling YouTube into GAE is that once you create a new account, which requires a different name from your GAE name, is that you can log in from iGoogle.
Are there any plans to integrate YouTube into GAE so it behaves like all the other services?
Agree that it's a step backward, I'm used to using email from one domain, calendar from google, and docs from a second domain, the "UPGRADE" makes it so I can only use one at a time, per browser.
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ReplyDeleteI simply cannot understand why Google is not capable of allowing me to bring a "free service" - Google Voice - to a paying service - Google Apps for Business. Please find a solution, or do I really have to create a new account???
ReplyDeleteplease assist me to how can i open free domain using google Apps? Thank you
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Okay, I am royally confused why new upgrade was needed, or really, what it even does - but I hope it works.
ReplyDeleteAll this is making my head spin. All in all, Thanks Google, for providing all of these robust services for free! & for being a great company in every aspect. Google Rocks!
ReplyDeleteI have a Google apps account (free user) but I want to increase the email quota. Can I do that without buying the Google apps for business package?
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ReplyDeleteReally it is a very good approach and attempt for the benefit of the entire human race in the long run. It should be made available to every one. Any how, well. Hats off to all of you. bye kmcs
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