Google Workspace School Approval Guide
How to enable Google Sign-In for your school's WHIT account
Why Is This Needed?
For student safety and data privacy, schools using Google Workspace for Education control which educational apps can access student Google accounts. WHIT needs approval from your school's IT administrator before students can use Google Sign-In.
For Students
How to Request Access
Ask Your Teacher
Request that your teacher submit an app approval request to your school's IT department for "WHIT Learning Platform". Many schools allow teachers to request educational apps on behalf of their students.
Alternative: Email Your IT Department
Send an email to your school's IT help desk requesting approval for WHIT. Include this information:
Use Email Sign-Up (Immediate Access)
While waiting for approval, you can create a WHIT account using your email and password instead. This works right away without needing school approval!
For Teachers & IT Administrators
To enable Google Sign-In for WHIT at your school, an administrator needs to approve the app in your Google Workspace Admin Console:
Approval Process (For IT Admins)
Access Admin Console
Sign in to admin.google.com with your administrator account.
Navigate to App Access Controls
Go to Security → Access and data control → API controls → Manage Third-Party App Access
Configure WHIT
Search for "WHIT Learning Platform" and set the access control to Trusted or Limited (with appropriate scopes: profile, email).
Privacy Note: WHIT only requests basic profile information (name and email) from Google. We follow strict FERPA compliance and never share student data with third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does approval take?
This depends on your school's IT department. Some schools approve within hours, others may take a few days. Contact your IT help desk for an estimated timeline.
Q: Can I use my personal Gmail instead?
Yes! If you have a personal @gmail.com account, you can use that for Google Sign-In without any school approval needed.
Q: What if my school denies the request?
You can still use WHIT! Simply create an account using your email and password—no Google Sign-In required.