Google Workspace (formerly G Suite/Google Apps) lets you use Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and other Google services with your own domain. To make this work, you must configure your domain’s DNS records in cPanel.
Step 1: Sign Up for Google Workspace
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Visit Google Workspace → click Get started.
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Create your account and specify your domain name.
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After signup, verify your domain ownership in the Google Admin Console.
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Verification methods include TXT records, CNAME, or uploading an HTML file.
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See https://support.google.com/a/topic/9196?hl=en&ref_topic=3540977. ⚠️ You cannot activate Google Workspace services until verification is complete.
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Step 2: Configure DNS Settings in cPanel
1. Update MX Records
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Log in to cPanel → Zone Editor → Manage.
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Delete existing MX records.
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Add new MX records depending on signup date:
| Priority | Destination (before Apr 2023) | Destination (after Apr 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | aspmx.l.google.com | smtp.google.com |
| 5 | alt1.aspmx.l.google.com | — |
| 5 | alt2.aspmx.l.google.com | — |
| 10 | alt3.aspmx.l.google.com | — |
| 10 | alt4.aspmx.l.google.com | — |
(Use TTL = 14400)
2. Update SPF Record
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In Zone Editor → Manage, delete any existing TXT records starting with
v=spf. -
Add a new TXT record:
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
3. Click Save Record.
3. Configure Email Routing
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In cPanel → Email Routing, select your domain.
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Choose Remote Mail Exchanger.
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Click Change.
Step 3: Wait for DNS Propagation
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Changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate globally.
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Once complete, your domain’s e‑mail will be handled entirely by Google Workspace.
Reverting Back to cPanel Mail
If you want to stop using Google Workspace:
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Delete the Google MX and SPF records.
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Restore your previous MX and SPF records.
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Reset Email Routing back to Local Mail Exchanger.
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