Google Workspace DNS records in My.GARMTECH (verification, MX, SPF, DKIM)

To use Google Workspace (Gmail for your domain) you need to add DNS records for domain verification and mail delivery. On GARMTECH, DNS records are edited in the place where your domain uses active nameservers.

Step 1: Confirm where your DNS is hosted

• If your domain uses GARMTECH nameservers (ns1.garmtech.com, ns2.garmtech.com, ns3.garmtech.com), you can typically manage DNS in My.GARMTECH.
• If you use an external DNS provider (for example, Cloudflare), add the records there.

Step 2: Verify the domain in Google Workspace

1. Log in to the Google Admin console.
2. Add your domain and choose a verification method.
3. Google will provide a TXT record (or another method) to prove domain ownership.

Step 3: Add the records in My.GARMTECH

1. Log in to My.GARMTECH.
2. Open Domains → select the domain → DNS Management.
3. Add the verification TXT record from Google.
4. Add Google Workspace MX records (mail delivery).
5. (Recommended) Add SPF and DKIM records.
6. Save changes.

Google Workspace MX records (standard)

Google uses multiple MX records. Add them exactly as shown below (remove old MX records if you are switching email providers):

Recommended: SPF record

SPF helps receiving servers understand who is allowed to send mail for your domain. A common Google Workspace SPF record is:

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

Important: only one SPF TXT record should exist. If you already have SPF for other services, you must merge them into a single record.

Recommended: DKIM

DKIM signs outgoing mail to improve deliverability and reduce spoofing. DKIM is configured in the Google Admin console and requires adding a TXT record like selector._domainkey with a long value. Copy the exact selector/name and value provided by Google.

Propagation and checks

• DNS changes can take from a few minutes up to 24 hours to fully propagate.
• After adding records, return to Google Admin and click verification/check buttons.