How do I log into my Dartmouth email account?
There are several ways you can access your Dartmouth email account:
- From a web browser, visit bwa.dartmouth.edu
- Download either the Gmail or Outlook app on your iOS or Android phone from the appropriate store.
As of April 21, 2026, all incoming students will be provisioned with Outlook as their default email platform.
No new Gmail mailboxes will be created.
Is there a preferred or recommended way to access my email account?
Google highlights important security information regarding messages you've received in the native Gmail interface (via your web browser) or the official Google Gmail app on your mobile devices. Since this security information will not be available in 3rd party email clients (Mac Mail, Outlook, etc), we strongly recommend users access their email via Google's official site or tools.
How do I use M365 for my calendar but Gmail for my email?
See Using Gmail for Email and Office 365 for Calendar.
I am a member or owner of an M365 group and often send emails to the group. When I email that group list from my Dartmouth Gmail account, my message bounces, telling me I'm not a member. How do I fix this?
The M365 Group membership needs to be changed to allow email from people outside of the organization. To do this, within the group in M365, click the gear icon in the upper right corner to display the group settings. Click Edit Group from the list that appears. Place a check in the Let people outside the organization email the group field, then click Save.
What is the largest size file attachment I can send or receive via Dartmouth Gmail?
Gmail's universal file attachment limit is 25 MB. However, if you send (not receive) files larger than this, Gmail will upload the file to your Google Drive and send a link to the message recipient, effectively allowing you to send much larger attachments. See Send Attachments with Your Gmail Message.