Hey everyone, I'm building a website for a small nonprofit for the first time, and I'm a bit nervous about the process. Their current website is hosted on a platform similar to Wix or Squarespace, and they have their domain registered with GoDaddy. I've built and transferred their site to WordPress, but now I need to connect the domain name. My main concern is about their emails, which are managed through Google Workspace. I'm pretty sure that since the email host won't change and it's just the URL that will redirect to the new site, the emails should remain unaffected. Is that correct? Also, are there any extra steps I need to take to ensure they won't lose access to their emails?
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Yes, you're on the right track! As long as you don't change the MX records associated with your emails, you should be fine. Just keep the current email settings intact, and when updating the domain, be cautious not to alter anything that looks like an email domain. Also, make sure to back up your settings—screenshots can save you if you need to revert any changes later! Oh, and if you can, use a recovery email that’s not tied to the same domain, just in case you need it after the switch.
Don't worry too much! Since you're using Google for emails, you shouldn't have any issues accessing your emails as long as you ensure that the MX records in your control panel are correctly set to point to Google's email servers. Just make sure you have everything set up before making the switch, and you should be golden!
You're not asking a dumb question at all; it's wise to verify things before making changes. So, changing your DNS settings to point to the new site shouldn't directly mess with your emails, but you must ensure you transfer the correct MX records for Google Workspace over to the new hosting. Including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records is also a good idea for maintain deliverability. I even created a guide on the exact records you’ll need—check it out here: [link]!
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