Step 1: Sign Up for Google Workspace
Go to the Google Workspace signup page.
Select a plan that suits your needs (Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, etc.).
π’ Enter Your Business Details:
Provide your business name, number of employees, and your country/region.
π§ Enter Your Contact Information:
Provide your first name, last name, and current email address.
Choose βUse a domain name you have already purchasedβ and enter your existing domain name.
π€ Create Your Google Workspace Admin Account:
Choose a username and password for your new admin account. This will be the super admin account for managing your Google Workspace.
Step 2: Verify Your Domain
- π Domain Verification:
Google will prompt you to verify that you own the domain. This usually involves adding a TXT record to your domainβs DNS settings. Instructions will be provided based on your domain registrar.
- π Access Your Domain Registrar:
Log in to your domain registrar's website (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).
- βοΈ Add the TXT Record:
Navigate to the DNS settings and add the TXT record provided by Google.
After adding the record, go back to the Google Workspace setup and click βVerifyβ to complete the domain verification process.
Step 3: Set Up Google Workspace
- π Accept the Agreement:
Agree to Googleβs terms and conditions.
- βοΈ Google Workspace Setup:
Follow the prompts to complete the setup. You can skip some steps and configure them later.
Step 4: Add Users
- π Access the Admin Console:
Log in to the Google Admin console at admin.google.com using your admin credentials.
Click on the "Users" section from the Admin console dashboard.
Click the "+" button (Add User) to create a new user account.
Fill in the user details such as first name, last name, and desired email address.
Set a temporary password or let Google generate one.
- π Repeat for Additional Users:
Repeat the process to add more users.
Step 5: Configure Additional Settings (Optional)
Set up email routing, aliases, and other email-related settings as needed.
Create groups for departments or teams for easier communication and collaboration.
Configure security settings, such as two-factor authentication (2FA), password policies, and user access controls.
- π± Mobile Device Management:
Set up policies for managing mobile devices used by your users.
By following these steps, you will be able to set up a Google Workspace admin account, verify your existing domain, and add users efficiently. Enjoy your new productivity suite!