Set up Google Workspace for a new domain

Step by step

1. 01

   Sign up

   workspace.google.com — pick Business Starter for most cases.

2. 02

   Verify the domain

   Add the TXT verification record at your registrar.

3. 03

   Add MX records

   Replace any existing MX records with Google's (1 ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM + 4 fallbacks).

4. 04

   Set up SPF, DKIM, DMARC

   SPF: include:_spf.google.com. DKIM: generated in Workspace admin. DMARC: start with p=none.

5. 05

   Create users

   Admin console → Users → Add. Each costs the per-seat price.