Setting up G Suite (now Google Workspace) on Squarespace can streamline your email communication and integrate your professional email with the other services offered by Google. Below are the steps to set up your G Suite account on Squarespace:

Step 1: Sign Up for Google Workspace through Squarespace

1. Log into Squarespace: Go to your Squarespace account and log in.

2. Go to Settings: Navigate to the "Settings" panel from the main dashboard.

3. Google Workspace: Find and select "Google Workspace" under the "Email & G Suite" category.

4. Start Signup: Click on the option to start a new Google Workspace account. If you already have a Google Workspace account, you will need to follow different steps to connect it, which are not covered in this guide.

5. Choose a Plan: You will be prompted to choose a Google Workspace plan. Select the one that best suits your needs.

6. Domain Verification: Squarespace will verify that you own the domain. If you purchased your domain through Squarespace, this will be automatic. If you bought your domain elsewhere, you’ll be guided through additional steps to verify it.

7. Complete Registration: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the registration process, which includes providing your contact information and creating your first Google Workspace account.

Step 2: Configure Google Workspace

1. Access Google Workspace: Once set up, go to the Google Workspace admin console from your Google Workspace account (admin.google.com).

2. MX Records Configuration: If Squarespace doesn't automatically configure them, you'll need to manually set up your MX (Mail Exchange) records to ensure your domain correctly routes email.

   • Go to your Squarespace dashboard.
   • Navigate to "Settings" > "Domains."
   • Choose the domain you’re setting up with Google Workspace.
   • Select the “Use a Google Workspace domain.”
   • Squarespace should populate the necessary MX records automatically. If not, manually enter the following:

   Name/Host/Alias: @ Time to Live (TTL): 3600 or use the default value Record Type: MX Priority: 1 Value/Answer/Destination: ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

   Repeat the above with the following values, adjusting the priority accordingly:

   10 ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM 20 ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM 30 ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM 40 ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

3. Verify DNS Settings: Ensure all DNS settings have been saved and propagated. You may check propagation using various DNS checking tools available online.

Step 3: Testing Your Setup

1. Test Email Functionality: Send a test email to and from your new Google Workspace email to verify everything is set up correctly.

2. Access Google Services: Ensure you can log into your new Google Workspace account and have access to all the services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, etc.

Additional Considerations

• Billing: Remember that your Google Workspace billing will be handled through Squarespace unless specified otherwise. Manage billing within your Squarespace account settings.
• Email Forwarding: If you were using a different email provider and want to forward those emails to your new Google Workspace address, set up email forwarding accordingly.
• Support: Should you run into any issues during setup, both Squarespace and Google Workspace have robust support systems, including help articles, forums, and direct customer support.
• Data Migration: If you need to migrate data from an existing email provider to Google Workspace, use Google’s built-in tools for seamless transfer of emails, calendars, and contacts.

By following these steps, you should have your Google Workspace set up on Squarespace, which will provide you with a professional email and collaborative tools all under your domain name.