Google Workspace (Formerly G Suite) Email Walkthrough
Google Workspace allows users to manage their domain mail on Google mail servers. This article will walk you through how to create and access new email addresses from the Google Workspace Admin Console.
The domain being used must be verified prior to using any of the Google Workspace services. For instructions on how to set up and verify your Google Workspace account, please read the following article:
Configuring your domain with Google Workspace will change your MX records. This means your email will be hosted by Google and will no longer work on the HostGator server. Consequently, email accounts configured on the HostGator server must be recreated under your Google Workspace account.
How to Access Google Workspace Email
To access mail through your Google Workspace account:
- Log in to your Google Admin Console.
- Once logged in, click the 'bento' menu icon in the top-right corner.
- A list of apps will be displayed. Click the Gmail icon.
How to Add Email Accounts to Google Workspace
Adding a user in the Google Workspace Admin Console will automatically create a Google Workspace email account for the added user. Please make sure you purchased the required number of seats to proceed with the steps below.
To add a user:
- Log in to your Google Admin Console.
- Under Users, click the Add Users link.
- In the pop-up that appears, select Add a user manually and then click Continue.
- Provide the new user's name and email address.
- If you would like to set a password for the user, click Set Password; otherwise, a temporary password will be generated.
- Click the Create New User button.
Once the user is added, a pop-up will appear with the user's username, email address, and password. You can email or print the instructions to the user.
- The email account will not become active until the new user logs into Google Workspace.
- Looking to add an email alias? Please check this article from Google: How to Add an Email Alias.