How to Link Google Workspace to Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Integration Guide (Easy)

By Akim Perminov

Founder & Lead Designer

Creating a custom email address for your Squarespace business can lend a professional touch to your online presence. By leveraging the integration capabilities with Google Workspace, you can manage your business communications effectively, directly from your Squarespace site. The process of linking these two platforms is straightforward, providing a seamless experience for website owners and entrepreneurs.

Integrating your Squarespace site with Google Workspace streamlines your workflow and ensures your business tools are all in one place. This connection not only simplifies email management but also harmonizes your scheduling, file sharing, and other collaborative efforts under the Google Workspace umbrella directly through your Squarespace website.

Key Takeaways

Linking Squarespace and Google Workspace centralizes business communications and collaboration tools.
The integration process is user-friendly and designed to enhance your Squarespace site's functionality.
Existing Google Workspace users can efficiently connect their account with Squarespace.

Benefits of Integrating Squarespace with Google Workspace

Professionalism: Enjoy the prestige of a custom email address (e.g., [email protected]) over a generic one.
Enhanced Meetings: Conduct video conferences with over 100 participants.
Business Tools: Utilize the advanced features of the business-tier Gmail.
Streamlined Workflow: Access Google Drive and Calendar for improved organization and productivity.
Familiar Platform: Leverage Google's intuitive interface if you're accustomed to its environment.

Integrating Squarespace and Google Workspace: A Three-Step Guide

Preparing Your Squarespace Site

To initiate the integration, confirm that your Squarespace site is accessible to the public, fully operational, and free of password restrictions. Additionally, ensure your domain legitimacy and that the URL is free of unusual characters.

Setting Up Your Google Workspace Account

Navigate to the Google Workspace section by selecting Settings and then Google Workspace from the Home menu on your Squarespace dashboard. Decide on a suitable package and payment frequency for your needs, remembering that your initial choice is final. Fill in your registration information to create an account with full administrative rights.

Finalizing the Integration Process

Check the email linked to your new Google Workspace account to retrieve your temporary password. Sign in to agree to the service terms. Confirm your domain for Google Workspace and make sure your Mail Exchange (MX) records are correctly set up for email functionality. If necessary, adjust your MX records manually. Afterwards, you have the option to expand your account by adding more users and begin utilizing your new professional email service.

Linking Your Existing Google Workspace to Squarespace

If you initially created your Google Workspace outside of Squarespace, linking the two directly isn't possible. However, you can establish a new Google Workspace via Squarespace and transfer your data seamlessly. Follow this guide to initiate the migration process.

Google Workspace Pricing Details

Google Workspace offers several subscription options:

Business Starter: Charged at $6 per month for each user and email.
Business Standard: Available for $12 monthly per user/email.
Business Plus: Costs $18 per month per user/email.

Billing for these plans is managed through Squarespace. If you're on Squarespace's Business or Commerce Plan and it's been less than a year since you registered, you might qualify for a complimentary year of the Business Starter Plan.