Questions
- How do I access Google NotebookLM?
- How do I sign in to NotebookLM?
- Do I use my Bowdoin account to sign in to NotbookLM?
- Where do I sign in to access Notebook LM?
- Do I need a Gmail account to access Notebook LM?
Audience
All current Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students
Note: NotebookLM requires an active Bowdoin account. Alumni or affiliates without an active account will not be able to access the tool.
Answer
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- An active Bowdoin College account (your @bowdoin.edu email address)
- A supported web browser such as Safari, MIcrosoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox
- Access to your Multi-Factor Authentication device
- An active Internet connection
Signing In
- Open your preferred web browser and navigate to https://notebooklm.google.com.
- On the sign in page, enter your Bowdoin email address and click ‘Next’.
- If prompted to choose an account, select the ‘Google Workspace account’ option.
- You will be redirected to the Bowdoin College single sign-on (SSO) page. Enter your Bowdoin username and password.
- Complete the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when prompted.
- After successful authentication, you will be directed to the NotebookLM home screen, where you can create a new notebook or access existing notebooks.
Troubleshooting
“I do not see an option to sign in with my Bowdoin account.”
Make sure you are not signed into a personal Google account. You can check which account is active by selecting your “profile icon” in the upper-right corner of the browser. If a personal account is active, select "Switch account" or sign out first, then sign back in with your @bowdoin.edu address.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you can chat with Bowdoin Bot of contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk by phone at (207) 725-3030 or in person at the Tech Hub in Smith Union.