Using a custom domain email with Squarespace gives you two main options: keep your current email provider or switch to Google Workspace.

For existing custom domain emails (like [email protected]), you can:

Keep Your Current Email Provider:

• Continue using your existing email service without disruption
• Only CNAME and A-Records need modification when linking to Squarespace
• Email server settings and MX records remain unchanged
• For Squarespace domains, simply add necessary DNS records provided by your email service

Migrate to Google Workspace:

• Maintain your current email address with new Google-powered features
• Manage billing through Squarespace
• Access Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive
• Works with both external and Squarespace domains

Migration Process to Google Workspace:

1. Create Google Workspace Account

• Sign up through Squarespace using your existing custom domain
• Add email addresses for all users
• Allow up to 72 hours for MX record changes to propagate

2. Import Existing Content

• Export emails, contacts, and data from current provider
• Use Google's data migration service
• Verify all content transfers successfully

3. Cancel Previous Service Before canceling:

• Confirm Google Workspace setup is complete
• Verify emails are arriving correctly
• Back up all necessary content
• Keep domain-related MX records for Google Workspace

Important Considerations:

• Ensure domain transfer is complete before setup
• Maintain administrator access to both accounts
• Don't cancel current service until migration is complete
• Keep MX records for Google Workspace when using third-party domains

This transition maintains your professional email address while potentially upgrading your service capabilities through Google Workspace integration.

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