How to Add Google Workspace MX records to your Squarespace Website
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Setting up Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) with your Squarespace website requires adding Mail Exchange (MX) records to your domain's DNS settings. MX records tell email servers where to deliver messages for your domain.
In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of adding Google Workspace MX records to your Squarespace-managed domain or a third-party domain connected to your Squarespace site.
Quick Fix
Add Google Workspace MX Records to Your Squarespace Website:
- Open your domains dashboard in Squarespace.
- Click on the domain you use for your Google Workspace account.
- Navigate to the DNS settings.
- Look for five records under "Google Workspace" with the following details: Priority Host Data10 @ ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM20 @ ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM20 @ ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM30 @ ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM30 @ ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
- If the records are missing, add them manually using the preset in Squarespace's DNS settings.
Why Add Google Workspace MX Records?
Before you can use Gmail with your Google Workspace account, you need to update your domain's MX records to direct incoming emails to Google's mail servers. This ensures that messages sent to your custom email addresses (like name@yourdomain.com) are delivered to your Google Workspace inbox.
Adding MX Records to a Squarespace-Managed Domain
If your Google Workspace account is connected to a Squarespace domain, the MX records should be automatically added as part of your account setup. However, you can still verify the records are present and add them manually if needed.
Open your domains dashboard in Squarespace.
Click on the domain you use for your Google Workspace account.
Navigate to the DNS settings.
Look for five records under "Google Workspace" that resemble this:
Priority Host Data10 @ ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM20 @ ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM20 @ ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM30 @ ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM30 @ ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COMIf the records are present, you're all set. If they're missing, you can add them manually using the preset in Squarespace's DNS settings.
Adding MX Records to a Third-Party Domain
If your Google Workspace account is connected to a domain registered with a third-party provider, you'll need to add the MX records to your domain's DNS settings. The steps vary depending on your domain host, but here's a general outline:
Log into your domain provider's admin panel.
Navigate to the DNS or domain settings.
Look for an option to add or edit MX records.
Enter the following MX records, replacing "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name:
Priority Host Data10 @ ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM20 @ ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM20 @ ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM30 @ ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM30 @ ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COMSave the changes to your domain's DNS settings.
If you're unsure how to add MX records with your domain provider, refer to their documentation or contact their support team for assistance.
Verifying MX Record Changes
After adding or updating the MX records, it may take up to 72 hours for the changes to fully propagate across the internet. During this time, you may experience delays in sending or receiving emails through your Google Workspace account.To verify the MX records are working correctly:
Send a test email to your Google Workspace email address from an external account.
Check your Google Workspace inbox to ensure the message was delivered.
If you encounter any issues, double-check the MX records or contact Google Workspace support for further assistance.
Conclusion
Adding Google Workspace MX records to your Squarespace website is a crucial step in setting up your custom email addresses. By following the instructions in this guide, you can ensure that your domain's MX records are correctly configured to work with Google Workspace, allowing you to send and receive emails seamlessly.
