Add Google Workspace MX Records to Your Domain: A Complete Guide

Add Google Workspace MX Records to Your Domain: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

January 12, 2025 at 06:34 PM

Configure Google Workspace MX Records correctly to enable email functionality for your domain.

Check Existing MX Records:

  1. Navigate to your domain dashboard
  2. Select your Squarespace domain
  3. Click DNS settings
  4. Look for Google Workspace DNS records

Your records should match one of these formats:

Table Header: Host, Type, Priority, Data

Table Header: Host, Type, Priority, Data

Or a single consolidated entry:

Google DNS settings in Domain Manager

Google DNS settings in Domain Manager

Add Missing MX Records:

For Squarespace Managed Domains:

  • Use the "Add Default" dropdown menu
  • Select "Google Workspace MX" option
  • This automatically adds all required entries

For Third-Party Domains:

  • Follow Google's documentation for your specific provider
  • Add MX records through your domain provider's DNS settings

For Sub-Domains:

  1. Go to DNS settings
  2. Click "Add Record" under Custom Records
  3. Enter sub-domain in Host field
  4. Select MX as Type
  5. Set Priority to 10
  6. Enter smtp.google.com in Data field

Important Notes:

  • Wait up to 72 hours for MX records to process
  • Remove all existing MX records before adding new ones if experiencing issues
  • Ensure you have an active Google Workspace subscription
  • Contact Google support for account-specific issues

If emails aren't working after 72 hours, verify your domain connection and check for any spam-related issues.

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