Managing Google Workspace Domains: A Complete Guide for Admins

Managing Google Workspace Domains: A Complete Guide for Admins

By Michael Turner

January 15, 2025 at 07:27 AM

Managing multiple domains in Google Workspace requires careful setup and configuration. Here's what you need to know:

Primary Domain Management

Your primary domain appears after the @ in email addresses (example: @mysite.com). To update your primary domain:

  1. Sign in to Google Admin Console
  2. Add the new domain to your account
  3. Set it as primary
  4. Verify the change in Google Domains settings

Moving Domains Between Websites

When moving a domain with Google Workspace:

  • Squarespace Domains: The Google Workspace account automatically moves with your domain
  • Third-Party Domains: First link the domain to the new website, then request manual migration of your Google Workspace account

Note: Currency changes apply if moving to a website billed in a different currency.

Multiple Domain Setup

To use multiple domains in one Google Workspace account:

  1. Add secondary domains in Google Admin Console
  2. Create new users with primary domain
  3. Edit email addresses to use secondary domain

Adding Users with Secondary Domains:

  1. Add new user through Google Workspace menu
  2. Wait for user to receive login credentials
  3. Access Admin Console
  4. Rename user with secondary domain

Important Considerations:

  • Users can have multiple email aliases
  • Domain verification may be required
  • Custom email addresses can work with existing domains
  • Always backup data before making domain changes

For complex domain management, contact Google support or your domain provider for assistance.

Remember to verify all domain settings after making changes to ensure proper email and service functionality.

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