Setting up Google Workspace email requires configuring the Mail Exchange (MX) records in your hosting provider’s cPanel. This ensures that all email sent to your domain is routed through Google’s servers. Follow these steps to properly configure your MX records in cPanel.

Step 1: Access cPanel

1. Log in to your hosting account and navigate to cPanel.
2. Under the Domains section, click on Zone Editor (or DNS Zone Editor, depending on your cPanel version).

Step 2: Select Your Domain

1. In the Zone Editor section, find your domain from the list and click Manage next to it.
2. You’ll see a list of DNS records (A, CNAME, TXT, MX, etc.) associated with your domain.

Step 3: Remove Existing MX Records

1. Scroll down to find any existing MX records related to your domain.
2. Delete these MX records by clicking Delete next to each one.

Step 4: Add Google Workspace MX Records

Now, you need to add Google’s MX records to cPanel.

1. Click the Add Record button at the top right.
2. From the Type dropdown, select MX.
3. Fill in the following details for each of Google’s MX servers:

Google Workspace MX Records:

For each record:

• Priority: Set the priority value (1, 5, or 10).
• Destination: Enter the respective Google server address (e.g., ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM).
• TTL: Set it to 14400 (or the default TTL of your hosting provider).
• Record Type: Ensure you are adding an MX record.

4. After entering each record, click Save.

Step 5: Verify the Changes

1. Once all records are saved, Google Workspace will automatically verify your domain’s MX setup.
2. You can also manually check the MX records using a DNS lookup tool to ensure the records are pointing to Google’s servers.

Step 6: Set Up Email Routing (Optional)

1. In cPanel, scroll to the Email section and click on Email Routing.
2. Choose your domain from the dropdown.
3. Select Remote Mail Exchanger to ensure that your email is handled by Google’s servers, then click Change.

Step 7: Verify in Google Admin Console

1. Log in to the Google Admin Console for your Google Workspace account.
2. Under Domains, go to Manage Domains and check the status of your domain’s MX records.
3. Once Google verifies the correct MX records are in place, your email will start working.

Conclusion

By properly configuring MX records in cPanel for Google Workspace, you ensure that all emails sent to your domain are routed through Google’s mail servers, allowing you to use Gmail for business purposes.