Why do I need to do this?
We don't want someone else to use your domain to sign up for Google Workspace. You can help us keep your domain safe by showing us that you are the owner.
How this works
Every domain (like your-company.com) has a set of DNS records that can be viewed by anyone on the internet. DNS records tell computers how to find your website and where to deliver your company's email messages.
- You'll copy a verification code from the Google Workspace setup tool.
- You'll sign in to your domain registrar and paste the verification code in to the DNS records for your domain.
- After your domain registrar publishes your verification code, we'll know you are the owner of your domain.
Note: We may ask you to verify your domain using TXT, MX, or CNAME records. Follow the instructions in our setup tool to complete these steps.
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I'm an advanced user—show me technical details & alternatives
You're about to add a TXT record to the DNS settings at your domain registrar. This is the easiest method for most new Google Workspace administrators.
- If you prefer a different verification method, you can also use the setup tool to add a CNAME record at your domain registrar. This is similar to the TXT verification method described later on this page.
- If your domain doesn't have MX records used by an existing email provider, you might be able to use an MX record to confirm your domain ownership. Note: The setup tool only offers this option if it determines that your domain is eligible for this verification method.
To use one of these other verification methods, click Switch verification methods when you open the setup tool.
To complete this task, open two tabs in your web browser, like this:
Tab 1: Sign in to your domain registrar
You update your domain settings at your domain registrar's website, not at Google. To get started, make sure you have the account ID and password needed to sign in to your domain registrar.
Google can't sign in to your domain registrar—only a domain's owner can do that. Contact your registrar if you need help accessing this account.
Who is my domain registrar?
Usually your domain registrar is:
- The company where you bought your domain.
- The company that hosts your website.
Tip: The setup tool in the next step might also be able to identify your domain registrar.
Tab 2: Open the Google Workspace setup tool
You get instructions and complete this task using the setup tool. You must use the setup tool to complete this task.
If you don't already have the setup tool open in another tab, click the following button to open it.
To continue, follow the instructions in the setup tool and return to this page only if you need more information.
I'm stuck and need help
I get an error when I click the blue button
The setup tool is for Google Workspace and Cloud Identity administrators only. It doesn't work with any other Google product.
Make sure you're signing in with an admin account.
What you'll do at the setup tool
Explaining how to change DNS records is challenging because the steps are slightly different for each domain registrar. We recommend that you follow steps at the setup tool, or find steps for your domain registrar. But to preview generic steps now, click below.
Verify your domain (generic steps)
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Next steps
- Return to the Google Workspace setup tool, where you can:
- Add other users to your account.
- Activate Gmail for your organization.
- Review the quick start guides to continue setting up Google Workspace for your organization.
Get support
If you need help with verification you can contact Google Workspace support.
Next steps (Google Workspace only)
After you verify your domain, you can set up Gmail with Google Workspace. Keep the Admin Console and your domain host site open in your browser. In a new tab or window, open detailed instructions for setting up Gmail with your host.
