Google Workspace Domain Settings

How do I set up Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) DNS records?

If you use Google Workspace (Formerly G Suite) it’s possible to use DomainsFoundry DNS to set up your domain name to work with Google email.

Follow the steps below:

1. Open your DomainsFoundry DNS settings

  1. Log in to your DomainsFoundry Dashboard.
  2. Click Domains
  3. Click the domain name you want to manage.
  4. Click Domain Tools > DNS Management

2. Verify your Domain with Google Workspace (G Suite)

  1. Find your G Suite TXT verification record Find the G Suite Setup Wizard
  2. In DomainsFoundry DNS Zone Editor, click the drop-down arrow next to Add Record and select Add TXT Record
    DNS Zone Editor Add TXT Record
  3. Enter the following:
    • Name: Enter your domain name, E.g. example.com without the “www” in front.
    • Record: Copy and paste the G Suite verification record – Similar to: google-site-verification=h8nKAuCB6HpREOrOAYnSITmR-cKVkz2hN1T3vYu5Ovs
  4. Click Save Record
  5. In the Google Admin console window, click Verify.

3. Point your existing MX record to Google Workspace (G Suite)

  1. In DomainsFoundry DNS Zone Editor, select MX from the Filter options.
    Filter MX records
  2. Click Edit next to your existing MX record
    Edit MX record button
  3. Change the following:
    • Priority: Set to 1
    • Destination: Change to ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
  4. Click Save Record

4. Add extra Google Workspace (G Suite) MX records

  1. In DomainsFoundry DNS Zone Editor, Click the drop-down arrow next to Add Record and select Add MX Record
    Add MX Record to Domain
  2. Enter the following:
    • Record: your domain. For example, example.com
    • Priority: 5
    • Destination: ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
  3. Click Save Record
  4. Click the drop-down arrow next to Add Record and select Add MX Record
  5. Enter the following:
    • Record: your domain. For example, example.com
    • Priority: 5
    • Destination: ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
  6. Click Save Record
  7. Click the drop-down arrow next to Add Record and select Add MX Record
  8. Enter the following:
    • Record: your domain. For example, example.com
    • Priority: 10
    • Destination: ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
  9. Click Save Record
  10. Click the drop-down arrow next to Add Record and select Add MX Record
  11. Enter the following:
    • Record: your domain. For example, example.com
    • Priority: 10
    • Destination: ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
  12. Click Save Record

5. Setup SPF records for Google Workspace (G Suite)

  1. In DomainsFoundry DNS Zone Editor, Select TXT from the Filter options.
  2. Click Edit next to your existing TXT record for your domain.
  3. Change the following:
    • Record: Change to v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
  4. Click Save Record

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