How to access Looker Studio reports with a Microsoft account

To view your performance dashboards and Looker Studio reports, you need a Google account. If you currently log in with a Microsoft account, you can create a free Google account using your existing university email address — no Gmail address required.

Step 1: Go to the Google Account signup page

Open a web browser and go to accounts.google.com/signup. Enter your first name and click Next.

Step 2: Enter your date of birth and gender

Fill in your date of birth, select a gender option, and click Next.

Step 3: Choose to use your existing email

On the "Create an email address" screen you will see options to create a Gmail address. Instead, click Use your existing email at the bottom of the page.

Step 4: Enter your university email address

Type in your university email address (e.g. yourname@university.ac.uk) and click Next.

Step 5: Verify your email address

Google will send a verification code to your university inbox.

1. Open your university email via Outlook as normal
2. Find the email from Google and copy the verification code
3. Enter the code on the Google page and click Verify

Step 6: Create a password and finish setup

Create a password for your new Google account and complete the remaining steps. You do not need a Gmail inbox — your university email address is your Google account login.

Step 7: Access your Looker Studio report

1. Open the report link shared with you by your Vepple contact
2. When prompted, sign in with your university email address and the Google password you just created
3. You should now have access to the report

Note: If you see an "Access denied" message after signing in, the report may not yet be shared with your email address. Contact your Vepple representative to confirm access has been granted.