How to Set Up Google Workspace DNS Records

Setting up Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) requires adding several DNS records to your domain. These records verify your domain with Google and route your email through Google's mail servers. Here's how to do it using the Zone Editor in cPanel.

Step 1: Add the MX Records

Delete any existing MX records for your domain, then add the following Google MX records:

• Priority 1 - aspmx.l.google.com
• Priority 5 - alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
• Priority 5 - alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
• Priority 10 - alt3.aspmx.l.google.com
• Priority 10 - alt4.aspmx.l.google.com

Step 2: Add the Domain Verification TXT Record

Google will give you a TXT record to verify domain ownership. It looks like google-site-verification=XXXXXXXXXXXX. Add it as a TXT record on your root domain in the Zone Editor.

Step 3: Add the SPF TXT Record

Add a TXT record on the root domain with the value: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all. If you already have an SPF record, merge the include:_spf.google.com part into your existing record rather than adding a second one.

Step 4: Add CNAME Records (Optional but Recommended)

Google may also ask you to add CNAME records for mail clients (autodiscover). Check your Google Workspace admin panel for any additional records required for your setup.

After Adding Records

Allow up to 24–48 hours for DNS propagation. Google's setup wizard will confirm when verification is complete. If you need help with any of these steps, contact our support team.