To register for Google Workspace:

1. Check Requirements

• Must be site owner or administrator
• Domain cannot include special characters
• Only one Google Workspace account per site
• Homepage must be enabled and not password-protected

2. Prepare Your Domain For Squarespace Domains:

• Verify domain ownership
• Confirm active domain registration

For External Domains:

• Set up correct DNS records
• Allow up to 72 hours for propagation

3. Sign Up Process

4. Open Google Workspace panel

5. Select billing plan (monthly/annual)

6. Enter account details:

   • Email address
   • Personal information
   • Organization details
   • Valid credit card information

7. Review and accept terms

8. Click "Confirm and purchase"

9. Set Up Your Account

10. Check your personal email for temporary password

11. Log in to new Google Workspace account

12. Create permanent password

13. Accept Google's terms of service

14. Verify domain ownership

15. Configure Email Settings For Squarespace Domains:

• MX records add automatically

For External Domains:

• Add MX records manually following Google's instructions
• Wait for DNS propagation

6. Final Steps
7. Log in to start using email
8. Update site contact forms
9. Add additional users if needed
10. Configure billing settings

Important Notes:

• Keep personal email accessible during setup
• Ignore Google's welcome email; use Squarespace's email
• If validation fails, check domain settings
• For errors, consult Google Workspace troubleshooting guide

Your account is ready to use once these steps are complete. You can now send/receive emails from your custom domain address.

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