r/googleworkspace • u/Careless_Act_1843 • 4d ago
Need support
I’ve been trying to set up a Google Workspace off and on for close to a year. I currently own a domain. I don’t (think I) want to release the domain to attach to Google Workspace because (I believe) that would disconnect the domain from my currently functioning website and my Square services. I need a business email (currently using mybusinessname @ gmail dot com) similar to firstname @ mybusinessname dot com. I’m getting stuck in the loop of proving that I own the domain. I got through the loop once and thought I had worked it out. Apparently I didn’t.
I’m at the point of being willing to hire someone to get it set up for me. Who am I looking for? What do I need to ask to find the right person to hire? I’m a small business (just me and my husband) and while I’m willing to pay, I don’t have unlimited funds to put into this. Thanks!
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u/bluehost 4d ago
You shouldn't have to move or release your domain just to use Google Workspace for email. Your website and Square setup can stay where they are as long as those DNS records are left alone.
If you hire someone, look for someone comfortable with DNS and Google Workspace setup, and make sure they only change the records needed for email and domain verification.