Using Custom Domain Email with Squarespace

You can use email addresses with your custom domain (like [email protected]) through your existing email provider or by migrating to Google Workspace. Both options work with third-party and Squarespace domains.

Keeping Your Current Email Provider

Continue using your existing email service without disrupting your website:

• For third-party domains: Connect to Squarespace by updating only CNAME and A records
• For Squarespace domains: Add required DNS records from your email provider
• No changes needed to nameservers or MX records

Migrating to Google Workspace

Benefits:

• Manage email through custom Gmail account
• Keep your existing email address
• Access Google Calendar and Drive
• Consolidated billing through Squarespace
• Works with both third-party and Squarespace domains

Migration Steps:

1. Create Google Workspace Account

• Sign up through Squarespace
• Use your existing custom domain
• Add email addresses for all users
• Allow up to 72 hours for MX record changes

2. Import Existing Content

• Export emails from current provider
• Transfer contacts and calendars
• Use Google's data migration service

3. Cancel Previous Service Before canceling, ensure:

• Setup is complete
• Emails are arriving in Google Workspace
• All content is transferred
• MX records are properly configured

Important Notes:

• Don't cancel current service until migration is complete
• Keep administrator access to both accounts during transition
• Complete any domain transfers before setup
• Maintain existing MX records until fully migrated

This setup preserves your professional email address while providing additional Google Workspace features and seamless integration with Squarespace.

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