How to Manage Google Workspace Domains: A Complete Guide
Managing domains in Google Workspace is straightforward. Here's what you need to know:
Primary Domain Management
Your primary domain appears after @ in email addresses (e.g., @mysite.com). To update it:
- Access Google Admin console
- Add your new domain
- Set it as primary
- Verify the change in domain settings
Moving Domains Between Sites
For Squarespace domains:
- Your Google Workspace account automatically moves with your domain
- Currency adjusts to match the new site's region
For third-party domains:
- Move the domain to the new site first
- Contact support for manual Google Workspace transfer
Using Multiple Domains
To set up multiple domains:
- Add secondary domains in Google Workspace
- Create users with primary domain
- Modify email addresses in Admin console
- Send login credentials to new users
Adding Users with Secondary Domain
- Add new user in Google Workspace panel
- User receives login credentials via email
- New user must use provided link for first login
- Rename user to secondary domain in Admin Console
Additional Features
- Create email aliases for users
- Use existing custom domain emails
- Verify domains for Google Workspace
- Manage multiple email addresses per user
Remember to review domain settings after making changes and follow Google's documentation for detailed instructions on specific processes.