Using a custom domain email can be seamless whether you keep your current provider or switch to Google Workspace. Here's how to manage both options effectively:

Keep Your Current Email Provider

You can maintain your existing email service without disrupting your website by:

• Connecting your third-party domain to Squarespace (only requires CNAME and A record changes)
• Keeping your existing nameservers and MX records intact
• Adding necessary DNS records if using a Squarespace domain

Migrate to Google Workspace

Follow these steps to transition while keeping your existing email address:

1. Create Your Google Workspace Account

• Set up the account through Squarespace before canceling your current service
• Add all necessary email addresses and aliases
• Allow up to 72 hours for email routing to complete

2. Import Your Content

• Export emails, contacts, and other data from your current provider
• Use Google's data transfer service to migrate content
• Verify all historical emails are accessible in the new account

3. Complete the Transition

• Confirm emails are being received correctly in Google Workspace
• Back up any remaining content from your old account
• Cancel your previous email subscription after 72 hours
• Maintain Google Workspace MX records

Prerequisites:

• Active domain on Squarespace (third-party or custom)
• Administrative access to both email and Squarespace accounts
• Completed domain transfer (if applicable)
• Current email service still active during transition

Benefits of Google Workspace Integration:

• Unified billing through Squarespace
• Access to Gmail, Calendar, and Drive
• Seamless management of multiple email addresses
• Compatible with both third-party and Squarespace domains

Important: Don't modify MX records or cancel your current service until Google Workspace setup is fully complete and functioning.

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