A step-by-step guide to resolve domain verification errors in Google Workspace and ensure proper authentication.

When you encounter domain verification errors in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), you'll see error messages either in the Google Workspace menu or as a banner in your Admin Console. Here's how to fix these issues:

Initial Verification Steps:

• Locate your temporary password from the Google Workspace welcome email
• Accept Google's terms of service
• Complete domain verification in the Google Workspace Admin Console

For Squarespace Website Users:

• Remove any homepage password protection
• Enable your homepage
• Ensure homepage isn't set as a demo page
• Verify third-party domain connections are properly set up (allow up to 72 hours for changes)

Domain Verification Process:

1. Open Google Workspace menu
2. Click "Retry" under verification error message
3. Refresh your browser
4. Verify the error message disappears

TXT Record Verification (if retry fails):

For Squarespace Domains:

1. Open Google Workspace Admin Console in private/incognito mode
2. Get your unique verification record
3. Access domain dashboard
4. Navigate to DNS settings
5. Add Google Workspace Verification record
6. Paste TXT record
7. Wait 10-60 minutes for verification

For Third-Party Domains:

• Follow Google's documentation for adding TXT records
• Add verification record through your domain host's DNS settings
• Allow time for DNS propagation

Remember to keep checking the Google Workspace menu - once the verification message disappears, you can fully access your account.

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