How to Set Up and Use Google Workspace with Squarespace: Complete Guide

How to Set Up and Use Google Workspace with Squarespace: Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

January 8, 2025 at 05:25 PM

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:

  1. Go to Home Menu > Settings > Google Workspace
  2. Choose your plan
  3. Follow account creation prompts
  4. 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

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