Custom email addresses with your domain help establish a professional online presence. You can set up email accounts that match your website's domain name (e.g., [email protected]) in two main ways:

Option 1: Google Workspace Integration

• Create new custom email addresses through Squarespace's partnership with Google
• Billing managed through Squarespace
• Access emails, calendars, and documents through Google's interface
• Includes full Google Workspace features

Option 2: Existing Email Provider

• Continue using your current custom email address
• Works with both Squarespace and third-party domains
• Maintain existing email hosting setup
• Update MX records if using Squarespace Domains

Important Notes About Hosting:

• Squarespace only hosts your website, not email
• Email is always hosted externally (Google Workspace or another provider)
• Domain can be hosted by Squarespace or third-party provider
• Custom email works with any domain hosting setup

Ensuring Successful Email Delivery:

1. Add DKIM records to your domain to prevent spam filtering
2. Set up SPF records for additional security
3. Configure proper email authentication based on provider:
   • Google Workspace users: Follow Google's DKIM/SPF documentation
   • Other providers: Contact provider for specific setup instructions

Key Components:

• Website hosting: Always Squarespace
• Domain hosting: Squarespace or third-party
• Email hosting: Always external provider

Remember that linking your domain to Squarespace won't affect your existing email setup, but proper configuration of MX, DKIM, and SPF records is essential for reliable email delivery.

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