Email addresses can be created using your custom domain (e.g., [email protected]). When using a custom domain with Squarespace, you have two options for email management:

Continue with Current Email Provider

• No disruption to existing email service
• Requires only CNAME and A record changes
• Works with both third-party and Squarespace domains
• Maintain existing MX records and name servers
• Add necessary DNS records through domain settings

Switch to Google Workspace

Before Starting:

• Ensure you have a custom domain set up
• Complete any domain transfers first
• Keep existing email service active during transition
• Maintain access to both email and Squarespace admin

Migration Process:

1. Create Google Workspace Account

• Set up through Squarespace
• Use existing domain to keep current email address
• Add all necessary user email addresses
• Allow up to 72 hours for MX record changes to propagate

2. Transfer Content

• Migrate emails, contacts, and other data
• Check if provider offers transfer assistance
• Use Google's data migration services
• Verify all content is accessible in new account

3. Cancel Previous Service Requirements:

• Complete setup verified
• Receiving emails successfully
• All content saved from old account

For Squarespace Domains:

• Remove old MX records
• Keep Google Workspace MX records

For Third-Party Domains:

• Maintain Google Workspace MX records
• Cancel only email service
• Keep domain service active

After completion, all new emails will route to Google Workspace, with billing managed through Squarespace while maintaining access to Gmail, Calendar, and Drive services.

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