G Suite Configuration
How to setup and configure G Suite
Below you'll find usefull information how to correctly setup and configure G Suite by Google Cloud.
Of course you can also go and have a look at the G Suite pages to get there. We also put down the direct links for you!
1st: Verify your own domain with G Suite
Before using G Suite, you must verify that you own your domain. A domain is what comes after the “www.” in web addresses. For example, this could be your organization's name, followed by “.com” or “.org”, such as yourbusiness.com or yourclub.org.
The reason you have to verify that you own your domain is to ensure that no one else is trying to use your domain and your Google service without your permission (to send emails, for example). After you verify your domain, you can start using G Suite services.
Important:
If you bought your domain from a Google partner when you signed up for G Suite, your domain has already been verified.
If you're verifying your domain for Drive Enterprise edition, go here instead.
How to verify your domain
Use our step-by-step instructions to verify your domain based on your domain host. A domain host is an internet service that manages your domain name (GoDaddy™, enom®, DreamHost®, and 1&1℠, fullsailsystems.com to name a few examples). If you got your domain via fullsailsystems.com, please check the descriptions for enom®
These instructions will guide you to open the G Suite Setup Wizard and follow the instructions to verify your domain.
SEE THE VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR DOMAIN HOST
If you aren’t sure who your domain host is — You can get help identifying your domain host host or find generic steps if your host isn't listed. These options will lead you to the same outcome.
If you don't see instructions for your host — Follow the instructions below on how to open the G Suite Setup Wizard and verify your domain.
If you purchased your domain through Google — Your domain will be automatically verified and there are no further steps needed.
About domain verification
How domain verification works
- You will be guided through verification using the Setup Wizard
- When you sign up for G Suite, you’re given a verification record.
- To verify your domain, you have to sign in to your domain host (typically where you bought your domain name, for example GoDaddy™ or Enom®). Then, you add this record to your domain’s DNS records or DNS settings.
- When you’ve added the verification record, from your Google Admin console, tell Google to look for this record. When Google sees it, your domain is verified and you can start using your services.
What you need to verify your domain To verify your domain with Google, you must have:
- The sign-in information for your domain host— You can usually reset your passwords in the sign-in section of most domain hosts.
- If you’re not sure where you bought your domain, see Identify your domain host .
- The verification record or file from Google—When you sign up for G Suite, you can choose which type of verification record you want to use in the Setup Wizard.
- If you can access your domain’s DNS settings at your domain host, copy and paste the TXT, CNAME, or MX record. You can also upload a meta tag or HTML file to your website. You can find out which record is best to use with your domain host in the host-specific instructions.
- Access to your domain’s DNS settings or access to your website—You need to add the TXT, CNAME, or MX record to your domain’s DNS settings. Or, you can add the meta tag or HTML file to your website’s files.
- The verification record doesn’t affect your website or email.
- (Optional) Your new G Suite username and password—If you’re not in the Setup Wizard any longer, you can tell Google to check for the verification record from your Admin console.
G Suite External Documentation
| Topic | Source | Link |
|---|---|---|
| G Suite Editions Detailed Comparison | Google Inc. | Comparison overview |
| Google G Suite Learning Center | Google Inc. | Training Center overview |
| Google G Suite Feature Description | Google Inc. | Feature Details |
| Google G Domain Verification | Google Inc. | Verify domain |
| Google MX Record Setup | Google Inc. | MX Record Setup |
| Google G Suite FAQ | Google Inc. | G Suite FAQ |