How to configure Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) in cPanel

To configure Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) in cPanel, follow these steps:

Step 1: Remove Existing Email Configurations

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Go to Email Routing (Search for it in the cPanel search bar).
3. Select the domain you want to configure.
4. Choose Remote Mail Exchanger (since Google handles the email).
5. Click Change to save.

Step 2: Update MX Records

1. In cPanel, go to Zone Editor (or “DNS Zone Editor”).
2. Locate the MX Records section.
3. Delete any existing MX records.
4. Add the following Google MX records:

5. Click Save.

Step 3: Add SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records

SPF Record

1. In Zone Editor, add a TXT Record with:
   • Name: @ or your domain name.
   • Value:
     v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
     

   • Click Save.

DKIM Record

1. In Google Admin Console, go to Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Authenticate email.
2. Enable DKIM for your domain.
3. Copy the DKIM TXT record provided.
4. In cPanel, go to Zone Editor, add a TXT record:
   • Name: google._domainkey.yourdomain.com
   • Value: Paste the DKIM key.
   • Save the record.

DMARC Record (Optional but Recommended)

1. In Zone Editor, add a TXT Record:
   • Name: _dmarc.yourdomain.com
   • Value:
     v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:your-email@yourdomain.com
     

   • Click Save.

Step 4: Verify Your Domain in Google Workspace

1. Go to the Google Admin Console (admin.google.com).
2. Click Domains > Manage Domains.
3. Follow the verification steps (usually adding a TXT record to cPanel).
4. Once verified, Google Workspace is set up!

Step 5: Test Your Setup

1. Send a test email from another email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo) to your domain email.
2. Try sending emails from your Google Workspace email.

Now, your domain email is fully set up with Google Workspace in cPanel!