Quick Start Guide for one-person businesses

Just signed up for your Google Workspace trial? Set up your Gmail, start your first video meeting, and make the most of your new services.

Before you begin: If you're not using Google Workspace yet: Sign up for a free trial.


1		Access your Admin console The Google Admin console is where you manage your Google services. It's also where you'll add more people to your account, if you decide to grow your team. Sign in to your Admin console Open the Admin console from your other apps Reset your administrator password

2		Set up your business email If you didn't activate Gmail during sign-up, you can do so now (or whenever you're ready). You need to change your domain’s MX records to direct mail to Google's mail servers. We also recommend you add an SPF record to your domain settings. Don't worry if you're not sure what MX or SPF records are. Just see below for steps. Learn how Activate Gmail for Google Workspace (change MX records) Skip if you did this when signing up. Ensure mail delivery and prevent spoofing (add SPF record) Give yourself an additional "alias" address (sales@)

3		Migrate your emails and other data Find the best way to import your emails, contacts, and calendars, to Google Workspace. Learn how Choose a migration option

4		Manage your account Learn some common tasks and manage your billing details. Learn how Add your business logo Manage billing and payments Change your profile or email name

5		Send business communications Use Gmail for your business email, and use Chat for direct messages or group conversations. Learn how Organize your contacts Get started with Gmail Get started with Chat

6		Schedule meetings and events Schedule video meetings and send invitations directly through your Google Calendar. Learn how Get started with Calendar Hold video meetings Plan and hold a meeting

7		Go mobile Use your mobile device to get emails, make video calls, edit documents, and work with other services. Learn how Get started with Google Workspace on mobile devices

8		Use cloud storage & online docs Use Google Drive to organize and back up your data. Also share photos and documents, and work with others on a doc at the same time. Learn how Get started with Drive Get started with Docs Get started with Sheets Get started with Slides

9		Grow your business Ready for more? Add new users, create and enhance your online web presence, and get more features to meet to your growing business needs. Enhance web presence Build your organization's website Get listed on local Google searches with Google My Business Increase website traffic with AdWords Express Improve website performance with Google Analytics Make your web pages easier to find with Search Console Expand Add accounts for employees and contractors Add Drive and email storage Switch editions for more business features

10		Get tips for using Google Workspace Get the most out of Google Workspace with training guides, tips, customer examples, and other resources. Visit the Google Workspace Learning Center