How to Set Up Custom Email Addresses with Squarespace
Custom email addresses matching your domain name can be set up and used with your Squarespace site. Here's everything you need to know about managing email with Squarespace.
Two Ways to Set Up Custom Email
- New Email Address Setup
- Use Squarespace's Google Workspace integration
- Create addresses like [email protected]
- Billing managed through Squarespace
- Access emails through Google's interface
- Existing Email Address
- Continue using your current custom email
- Works with both Squarespace and third-party domains
- Maintain existing email hosting service
Important Facts About Email Hosting
- Squarespace doesn't host email services
- Email is always hosted externally, even with Squarespace domains
- Your site components are hosted separately:
- Website: Hosted by Squarespace
- Domain: Hosted by Squarespace or third-party
- Email: Always hosted by external provider (Google Workspace or other)
Ensuring Successful Email Delivery
To prevent your emails from being marked as spam:
- Add DKIM records to your domain
- Implement SPF records
- For Google Workspace users: Follow Google's DKIM and SPF documentation
- For other providers: Contact your email provider for specific instructions
Domain Management
- Connecting a third-party domain to Squarespace won't affect existing email hosting
- For Squarespace Domains: Modify MX records to continue using third-party email services
- Domain settings can be adjusted to accommodate custom email needs
Remember: Regardless of where your domain is registered or your site is hosted, your email service remains separate and externally hosted.
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