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How to Verify Google Workspace Domain?

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Verifying your Google Workspace domain confirms you own the domain and allows you to use Google Workspace services. Here's how:

  1. Get the Verification Code: Start the Google Workspace setup process. Google Workspace will provide you with a unique verification code (usually a TXT record).

  2. Sign in to Your Domain Registrar: Access your domain registrar's website (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains) and log in to your account.

  3. Access DNS Records: Find the DNS settings or DNS management section for your domain. The specific name of this section varies depending on your registrar.

  4. Add the TXT Record:

    • Create a new DNS record.
    • Select "TXT" as the record type.
    • In the "Name/Host/Alias" field, enter "@" or leave it blank (this depends on your registrar's requirements, consult their help documentation if unsure).
    • In the "Value/Text/Destination" field, paste the entire verification code provided by Google Workspace.
    • Set the TTL (Time To Live) to the default value provided by your registrar (usually 3600 seconds or 1 hour).

    Here's an example table of what this might look like:

    Field Value
    Type TXT
    Name/Host/Alias @
    Value/Text/Destination google-site-verification=abcdefg123456789
    TTL 3600

  5. Save Changes: Save the new TXT record in your domain's DNS settings.

  6. Verify in Google Workspace: Return to the Google Workspace setup tool and click the button to verify your domain. Google will check for the TXT record.

  7. Propagation Time: It can take up to 48 hours (though usually much faster) for DNS changes to propagate across the internet. If verification fails immediately, wait a few hours and try again.

By adding the Google-provided TXT record to your DNS settings, you prove to Google that you control the domain. Once Google detects the record, your domain is verified.

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