How To Mark Gimkit as Trusted in Google Workspace
Apr 18, 2025 • 5 min read
If your school uses Google Single Sign-On (SSO) for student logins on Gimkit, changes from Google Workspace for Education could block access. This affects students under 18 who sign in using school-managed Google accounts. Gimkit must be added as a trusted app in your Google admin settings to keep things running smoothly.
If your school uses Google Single Sign-On (SSO) for student logins on Gimkit, changes from Google Workspace for Education could block access. This affects students under 18 who sign in using school-managed Google accounts. Gimkit must be added as a trusted app in your Google admin settings to keep things running smoothly.
Below is a manual to help your school IT team approve Gimkit and avoid access problems.
Why This Change Matters
Google recently updated its policies. These changes won’t impact you unless:
- Your school uses Google SSO for Gimkit logins.
- Your students are under the age of 18.
To keep student access working, an admin must add Gimkit as a trusted tool in the Google Workspace for Education settings.
Quick Admin Instructions
A Google Workspace for Education administrator needs to follow these steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Log in to your Google Admin account |
| 2 | Open the Admin console |
| 3 | Click on the Security section |
| 4 | Choose Access and Data Control |
| 5 | Go to API Controls |
| 6 | Find App Access Control and select Manage third-party access |
| 7 | Under Accessed Apps, click on View list |
| 8 | Locate Gimkit in the list |
| 9 | Click Change access |
| 10 | Set Gimkit to Trusted |
| 11 | Save by selecting Change Access again |
Once done, Gimkit will allow students to use Google SSO under your school domain.
Important Notes for Teachers and Admins
- Only the admin can mark Gimkit as trusted.
- Share this article with your tech department if students report access problems.
- These steps prevent login errors after October 23, 2023.
Student Accounts Are Not Required
Students can join games or assignments on Gimkit without creating accounts. If trust settings are not updated, students can still play but not log in using Google.
FAQs
Who is affected by this update?
Students under 18 using school-issued Google accounts for Gimkit login will be affected unless your admin updates access settings.
Is Gimkit changing its system?
No. This is a policy change from Google, not Gimkit.
What actions should I take as a teacher or school leader?
Send this guide to your IT department. The admin must approve Gimkit in the settings.
What if nothing is done?
Students won’t be able to sign in through Google SSO after the deadline. They will need to use an email login with a password instead.
Can students still use Gimkit if it's not trusted?
Yes, but not through Google login. They must reset or set a password to access their account.
How can you verify if Gimkit is already trusted?
Ask your IT team. Gimkit cannot check this for you.
Does Gimkit meet student privacy laws?
Yes. It complies with laws like COPPA and FERPA and follows strict data privacy standards across several states, including CA, TX, NC, NY, and GA.
What if a district refuses to trust Gimkit?
Students can still play without accounts. If privacy is the concern, admins can contact privacy@gimkit.com for documentation and compliance help.