To ensure email works correctly with Google Workspace, you'll need to properly configure MX records for your domain. Here's how to do it:

Checking Existing MX Records (Squarespace Domain)

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

You should see either:

Or:

Adding MX Records

For Squarespace Domains:

1. Go to DNS Settings
2. Click Add Preset
3. Select Google Workspace
4. Wait for automatic configuration

For Third-Party Domains:

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

For Subdomains:

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

Important Notes:

• DNS changes can take up to 72 hours to propagate
• If email stops working after adding new records, remove all MX records and re-add them
• For accounts not purchased through Squarespace, contact Google or your domain provider for support

Troubleshooting:

• Wait 72 hours for changes to take effect
• Verify all MX records are correctly configured
• Remove and re-add records if experiencing issues
• Contact support if problems persist after 72 hours

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