A custom email address matching your domain adds professionalism to your business communications. When you have a Squarespace-linked custom domain, you can create email addresses like [email protected].

There are two main ways to set up custom email with Squarespace:

1. Google Workspace Integration (For New Email Addresses)

• Seamlessly integrates with Squarespace
• Billing managed through Squarespace
• Access to Google's email, calendar, and document services
• Works with both Squarespace and third-party domains

2. Existing Email Address

• Continue using your current custom email provider
• Compatible with Squarespace and third-party domains
• Requires MX record updates for Squarespace domains

Important Notes:

• Squarespace doesn't host email services
• Email is always hosted externally, even with Squarespace domains
• Site hosting, domain hosting, and email hosting are separate services

To Prevent Spam Filtering:

1. Add DKIM records to your domain
2. Implement SPF records
3. Follow provider-specific authentication steps:
   • Google Workspace users: Use Google's DKIM and SPF documentation
   • Other providers: Contact your email provider for specific instructions

Service Distribution:

• Website: Always hosted by Squarespace
• Domain: Can be hosted by Squarespace or third-party
• Email: Always hosted by external provider (Google Workspace or other)

For optimal email delivery, ensure proper setup of authentication records and follow anti-spam best practices recommended by your email provider.

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