How to Set Up Custom Email Addresses on Squarespace

How to Set Up Custom Email Addresses on Squarespace

By Michael Chen

November 22, 2024 at 04:39 AM

A custom email address matching your domain name adds professionalism to your business communications. When using Squarespace, you have two main options for setting up custom email addresses:

Option 1: Google Workspace Integration

  • Create new custom email addresses through Squarespace's partnership with Google Workspace
  • Billing managed through Squarespace
  • Access emails, calendars, and documents through Google's interface
  • Includes full Google Workspace functionality

Option 2: Use Existing Email Address

  • Continue using your current custom email address
  • Works with both Squarespace Domains and third-party domains
  • Connecting domain to Squarespace won't affect existing email hosting
  • For Squarespace Domains, adjust MX records to maintain third-party email service

Important Notes About Email Hosting

  • Email is always hosted externally, never by Squarespace
  • Website hosting (Squarespace)
  • Domain hosting (Squarespace or third-party)
  • Email hosting (Google Workspace or other provider)

Ensuring Successful Email Delivery To prevent emails from being marked as spam:

  1. Add DKIM records to your domain
  2. Implement SPF records
  3. For Google Workspace users, follow Google's DKIM and SPF documentation
  4. Contact your email provider for specific DKIM/SPF setup instructions

Custom email addresses work seamlessly with Squarespace while maintaining professional communication standards and ensuring reliable email delivery.

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