Begin by logging into your Umbrella Dashboard. Navigate to the Marketing section, then go to Brand Settings and select Pro Domain and Email. This section provides essential tools and configurations needed for setting up your domain and email services
● Find your Domains:
Next, navigate to the Manage Purchases button in the bottom right corner.
Click “List Purchases”
Find the Domain Name and click,
This will expose the area to access the DNS settings relevant to your domain setup.
Reviewing these settings carefully is important as they will be needed for domain verification and email setup.
Important: If you haven’t already purchased a domain, Navigate to the Marketing section, then go to Brand Settings and select Pro Domain and Email select "Visit Store" in the lower right corner within your Umbrella Dashboard. This allows you to buy a custom domain suitable for your digital marketing agency.
Step 1: Purchase Your Google Workspace Plan
● Choose and purchase the Google Workspace plan that best fits your business needs.
Connect it to your existing domain and complete the checkout process. Google Workspace offers plans like Business Starter for $4.50 per month and a total of $54.00 annually, and
Business Standard to cater to different levels of business requirements.
● After completing the purchase through PayPal Standard.
Check your email account for an email with Important information
Step 2: Create Your First Admin Account
● Once your plan is purchased, you will need to create a contact. Make sure to click “add contact” Please pay close attention to the details that might be pre-populated, and go about the process to create your admin account by filling in your details.
Make sure to use an email address that will receive the activation code—preferably the same one associated with your Umbrella account for consistency.
● Check Your Email Inbox:
Look for an email from the Google Workspace Team with instructions on creating a password and logging into the Admin Console.
Click the link and set up your password.
Step 3: Initial Setup in the Admin Console
● Sign in to the Admin Console using your newly created admin account.
Accept the Terms of Service by clicking “I understand”.
● You are now in the Admin Console, where you can manage your organization’s Google Workspace settings. The next step is to verify your domain.
Step 4: Verifying Your Domain
● Navigate to the “Verify Domain” section and follow the instructions provided by Google.
● Click “Next”, select “Protect”, and then click “I am ready to protect my domain”
● Choose “View Generic Instructions” for detailed steps on adding a TXT record. This record will confirm ownership of your domain.
