How to Set Up and Use Google Workspace with Squarespace: Complete Guide
Google Workspace offers custom email addresses and productivity tools through Squarespace, with three main plans available. Here's what you need to know about eligibility, features, and setup.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have a trial site, paid site, or parking page (Squarespace 7.0 or 7.1)
- Need at least one custom domain
- Must live in a supported country
- Cannot use domains with existing/previous Google Workspace accounts
- Limited to one Google Workspace account per website
- Not available for Squarespace 5 or Mobile Start plans
Available Plans and Pricing:
Business Starter:
- $7.20/month or $72/year per user
- 100-participant video meetings
- 30GB storage
- Standard support
- Basic security controls
Business Standard:
- $14.40/month or $144/year per user
- 150-participant video meetings with recording
- 2TB storage
- Standard support
- Enhanced security controls
Business Plus:
- $21.60/month or $216/year per user
- 500-participant video meetings
- 5TB storage
- Premium support available
- Advanced security management
Key Features:
- Business email with custom domain
- Google Calendar, Drive, and Docs
- Video conferencing
- Security and admin controls
- Integrated billing through Squarespace
Integration Benefits:
- Manage users and email addresses
- Review invoices directly in Squarespace
- Connect email to commerce responses
- Form submission storage in Google Drive
- Integration with Email Marketing
Setup Process:
- Go to Home Menu > Settings > Google Workspace
- Choose your plan
- Follow account creation prompts
- Update email settings across your site
Support:
- Squarespace handles: billing, eligibility, signup, user management
- Google handles: technical support, email migration, device setup
Important Notes:
- Only available for new Google Workspace accounts
- Can't transfer existing Google Workspace accounts
- Email migration from other providers possible but requires coordination
- Eligible plans receive one free year of Business Starter