Here's your streamlined guide to adding Google Workspace MX records:

Checking Existing MX Records

1. Navigate to your domains dashboard
2. Select your Squarespace domain
3. Click DNS settings
4. Look for Google Workspace DNS records

You should see either:

Or:

Adding MX Records to Squarespace Domain

1. Open DNS Settings
2. Select "Google Workspace MX" from Add Preset Values dropdown
3. Save changes

Adding MX Records to Third-Party Domains

Follow your domain provider's specific instructions for adding Google Workspace MX records.

Adding MX Record to Subdomain

1. Open domains dashboard
2. Click DNS
3. Navigate to Custom Records
4. Click Add Record
5. Enter subdomain in Host field
6. Select MX as Type
7. Set Priority to 10
8. Enter smtp.google.com in Data field

Important Notes:

• Allow up to 72 hours for MX records to process
• If email stops working after adding records, remove all MX records and re-add them
• For suspended accounts or spam issues, contact Google support
• If records were pre-set during account setup, no action is needed

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Verify all MX records are correctly entered
• Ensure no duplicate records exist
• Remove conflicting email-related records
• Wait full 72 hours before additional troubleshooting
• Contact support if issues persist after 72 hours

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