ℹ️ This guide is for Google Workspace. It does not apply to Domain India Business Email, which is a different product with its own settings. See Business Email vs the Email Included With Your Hosting.
Setting Up Google Workspace Email
Use your domain with Google Workspace (Gmail for business).
Step 1: Sign Up for Google Workspace
Visit workspace.google.com and sign up with your domain.
Step 2: Update MX Records
Remove existing MX records and add Google MX records:
| Priority | Mail Server |
|---|---|
| 1 | ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM |
| 5 | ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM |
| 5 | ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM |
| 10 | ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM |
| 10 | ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM |
Step 3: Add Verification TXT Record
Google will give you a TXT record to verify domain ownership. Add it to your DNS.
Step 4: Update SPF
Change your SPF record to:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | @ | v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all |
Step 5: Enable DKIM
- In Google Admin console → Apps → Gmail → Authenticate email
- Generate DKIM record
- Add the TXT record to your DNS
Where to Make DNS Changes
- If using our nameservers: Edit in your hosting control panel
- If using Cloudflare: Edit in Cloudflare DNS dashboard
- If using our domain management: Edit in the domain DNS settings
Important Notes
- MX changes may take up to 48 hours to propagate
- Email sent to your domain during propagation may bounce
- Remove old MX records to avoid conflicts
- Google Workspace billing is separate from your hosting