To register a Google Workspace account and set up a custom email address, follow these essential steps:

Requirements Before Starting:

• Must be a site owner or administrator
• Domain cannot include special characters (ü, é, ñ)
• Only one Google Workspace account per site
• Homepage must be enabled and public

Step 1: Domain Preparation

For Squarespace domains:

• Verify domain ownership
• Ensure active subscription

For third-party domains:

• Configure DNS records correctly
• Allow up to 72 hours for propagation

Step 2: Account Creation

1. Open Google Workspace panel
2. Select payment plan (monthly/annual)
3. Complete registration form:
   • Email address
   • Personal details
   • Username following Google guidelines
   • Domain selection
   • Contact information
4. Add payment details
5. Accept terms and complete purchase

Step 3: Access Setup

1. Check your personal email for temporary password
2. Click "Access email" in welcome message
3. If welcome email missing:
   • Open Google Workspace panel
   • Click "..." next to user
   • Select "Send invitation" or "Reset password"

Step 4: Initial Login

1. Sign in with temporary password
2. Create permanent password
3. Accept Google Workspace Terms of Service

Step 5: Domain Verification

1. Access Google Workspace Admin Console
2. Complete domain verification process

Step 6: MX Records Setup

For Squarespace domains:

• MX records generate automatically

For third-party domains:

• Follow email instructions to add MX records
• Configure DNS settings per provider guidelines

Final Steps:

• Start using email
• Connect to contact forms
• Add additional users if needed
• Manage billing settings
• Send branded emails

If you encounter issues during setup, consult Google Workspace Troubleshooting documentation for assistance.

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