Adding DNS records can be overwhelming; it looks complicated, and people are afraid to break the current website. The process is straightforward if adequately guided.

Note: If you have an email through another provider, this process will cause your old email to stop working.

How to install G-Suite MX records in GoDaddy

  1. Log in to GoDaddy
  2. Find the domain name you want to install email on, click on the domain
  3. Select Manage DNS (towards the bottom right of the screen)
  4. If you had an email previously set up through another provider, please remove (delete) all MX records in your DNS settings.
  5. Add your new MX record settings:
Name/Host/AliasTime to Live (TTL*)Record TypePriorityValue/Answer/Destination
Blank or @3600MX1ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
Blank or @3600MX5ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
Blank or @3600MX5ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
Blank or @3600MX10ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
Blank or @3600MX10ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

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Confirm your DNS settings should look like this:

G-Suite MX Records
G-Suite MX Records

Save and allow time for your new records to propagate. After, verify in G-suites, you’ve set up your records correctly.