Set Up Your Business Domain Email Address

You'll need to purchase a domain for your funnel to live on, and to run your business email through. Check out the video below for information on how to get a business domain email address. We recommend buying your domain through a reputable domain registrar like Cloudflare, Namecheap, GoDaddy, etc. and then signing up for a business email address through Google Workspace.'

What is a business email address?

Setting Up a Business Email Address Using Google Workspace

This article outlines the steps to create a business email address using Google Workspace.

Key Steps:

1. Access Google Workspace

• Go to the Google Workspace page: https://workspace.google.com
• Click on the 'Pricing' option at the top.

2. Select a Plan

• Choose the desired plan (e.g., Business Starter Plan).
• Click on 'Start a Trial'.

3. Enter Business Information

• Input your business name.
• Select the number of employees (e.g., just you).
• Select your region and click 'Next'.

4. Enter Your Name and Email Address

• Enter your first name, last name, and current email address (can be a personal Gmail address [ Example: yourname@gmail.com ]).
• Click 'Next'.

5. Choose Domain Setup Option

• Select the option to use an existing domain (not to purchase a new one).
• Click 'Continue with this method'.

6. Enter Your Domain Name

• Type in the domain name you have purchased.
• Click 'Next'.

7. Confirm Domain Usage

• Review the message confirming you can use the domain.
• Click 'Next'.

8. Set Username and Password

• Create a username and password for your Google Workspace account.
  • The username is the beginning portion of your new business email address.
• Make a note of these credentials for future access.
• Click 'Agree and Continue'.

9. Confirm/Select Your Google Workspace Plan

• You can review the plan you selected here, and change it if you would like to.
• Click the blue button that says "Try Free for 14 Days"

10. Create a Payment Profile

• Click on 'Create New Payment Profile'.
• Enter your business name, first and last name, and address.
• Click 'Create'.

11. Add Payment Method

• Enter your payment method for the subscription.
• Click 'Agree and Continue'.

12. Add Team Members (Optional)

• If applicable, add team members or click 'Skip for now'.

13. Sign in to Domain Manager

• Click 'Sign in to [[ INSERT YOUR DOMAIN'S DNS MANAGER'S NAME ]] (or your domain registrar).
• Log in to your account.

14. Authorize DNS Record Changes

• Follow prompts to enter a TXT record as instructed by Google.
• Click 'Authorize'.

15. Activate Email Setup

• Click 'Continue' to set up your new business email address.

16. Add MX Records

• Sign in to Cloudflare again to add MX records as instructed.
• Click 'Authorize'.

17. Activate Gmail

• Click the "Activate Gmail" button.

18. Authorize and Delete Conflicts ( You will only see this step if you've previously had email services set up on this domain )

• Review confirmation message from Google.
• Click 'Authorize and Delete Conflicts'.

19. Set Goals for Google Workspace

• Select your main goals with Google Workspace and click 'Continue'.

20. Access Your Email Inbox

• Click on the nine-dot icon in the upper right corner.
• Select 'Gmail' to access your new inbox.

21. Test Your Email

• Send a test email to your new business email address from a different email account to ensure it is working. If you receive your test email, then you've set up your business email address successfully.

Tips for Efficiency: Use a password manager to store your Google Workspace credentials securely.

FAQ

What is a Business email address?

• A business email address is an email account that uses your company’s custom domain name—such as yourname@companyname.com—instead of a generic provider such as @gmail.com or @yahoo.com.

Why Use a Business Email Address?

• Establishes credibility: Customers are more likely to trust emails from a branded business address than from a generic @gmail.com or @outlook.com email address.
• Reduces spam risk: Emails from a recognized business domain are less likely to be marked as spam.
• Consistency: Ensures all communications from your business follow a standard, professional format.