Creating a Custom Email with Google Workspace

To set up a professional email address using Google Workspace, follow these essential steps:

Prerequisites:

• Must be a site owner or admin
• Domain cannot include special characters (ü, é, ñ)
• Homepage must be live and not password protected
• Only one Google Workspace account per site allowed

Step 1: Domain Preparation For Squarespace domains:

• Verify domain ownership
• Ensure active domain subscription

For external domains:

• Configure DNS records correctly
• Allow up to 72 hours for record propagation

Step 2: Account Registration

1. Open Google Workspace panel
2. Select payment plan (monthly/annual)
3. Complete sign-up form with:
   • Personal information
   • Username following Google guidelines
   • Current email address
   • Payment information

Step 3: Initial Setup

1. Check your personal email for temporary password
2. Click sign-in link in welcome email
3. Add account if already signed into another Google account

Step 4: Domain Verification

1. Access Google Workspace admin console
2. Complete domain verification using Admin console setup tool
3. Follow Google's verification instructions

Step 5: Configure Mail Exchange (MX) Records For Squarespace domains:

• MX records add automatically

For external domains:

• Follow email instructions to add MX records manually
• Check provider-specific guides for detailed steps

Step 6: Account Activation

1. Sign in with temporary password
2. Create permanent password
3. Accept Google's terms of use

After Setup:

• Start using your new email
• Update site contact forms
• Add additional users if needed
• Manage billing settings
• Create branded email campaigns

Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues, refer to Google's Workspace troubleshooting guide or contact support for domain verification problems.

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