How to Connect a Domain to Google Workspace Email
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Log in to your Porkbun account to arrive at the Domain Management screen. If you are already logged in, click on ACCOUNT in the top-right corner and select "Domain Management" from the dropdown menu to get there.
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Locate the domain you wish to pair with Google Workspace email. Click the "Details" button to the far right of your domain, displaying the domain Details area. Then go to the DNS Records section and select "Edit."
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- On the MANAGE DNS RECORDS pop-up, scroll down till you see our Quick DNS Config section.
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In the Quick DNS Config section, select the "Google Workspace" button.
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A pop-up will appear asking if you are sure you want to reconfigure your domain's DNS records. Select the blue "OK" button to continue.
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A success message will appear, letting you know that we were able to update your DNS records. You should now see your DNS records successfully updated to the Google Workspace DNS under Current Records.
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If you want to connect a domain to Google Workspace using a Porkbun-registered domain, you'll want to update your domain's DNS records to route mail to Google's mail servers. Luckily, Porkbun has a tool that enables you to do just that!
Connecting Your Domain to Google Workspace Email
The steps to connect your Porkbun domain to Google Workspace email servers are simple. We’ve built a step-by-step guide to get you set up and ready to go in no time!
⚠️️ Note
We have updated our Quick DNS button to reflect the new Google Workspace MX record. If your Google Workspace account was created before 2023, you may have been using the "ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM", but utilizing the new SMTP.GOOGLE.COM record should work for these accounts as well.
Google Workspace may also provide you with a TXT or second MX record to verify your domain name with their platform. This will also need to be added in our DNS editor in addition to the Quick DNS to start using your domain name with their service.
These changes may take up to 48 hours to take effect. However, in most cases, the change should be immediate, and you can start using your Google Workspace hosted email address right away.