Domain verification is a crucial step when setting up Google Workspace. Here's how to resolve common verification issues:

Common Error Indicators:

• "Google could not verify the domain" message in Google Workspace dashboard
• Domain verification banner in Admin Console during first login

Initial Verification Steps:

1. Check your welcome email for temporary password
2. Accept Google's terms of service
3. Complete domain verification in Admin Console

For Squarespace Websites:

• Remove any homepage password protection
• Ensure homepage is enabled and not in demo mode
• Verify third-party domain connections are proper
• Wait 72 hours if recently connected

Manual Verification Process:

1. Open Google Workspace dashboard
2. Click "Try Again" under verification error
3. Refresh browser
4. If error persists, proceed with TXT record verification

Adding TXT Record (Squarespace Domains):

1. Open Google Workspace Admin Console in private window
2. Get your verification record (starts with google-site-verification=)
3. Access domains dashboard
4. Select domain name → DNS
5. Choose "Add Preset" → "Google Workspace Verification"
6. Enter verification code
7. Click Add
8. Return to Admin Console and click Verify

For Third-Party Domains:

• Follow your domain provider's specific DNS settings
• Add TXT record according to Google's documentation
• Allow 10-60 minutes for DNS propagation

If verification issues persist, double-check all settings and ensure DNS changes have fully propagated before retrying verification process.

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