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Namecheap DNS with Google Workspace

Add Google Workspace records in Namecheap.

Use Namecheap Advanced DNS to add Google MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.

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What this helps you do

Use Namecheap Advanced DNS to add Google MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.

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Recommended workflow in Outlio

Open Namecheap Domain List, choose Manage, then Advanced DNS.

Add Google Workspace MX records under Mail Settings or custom records.

Add SPF as a TXT record for @.

Add Google DKIM as a TXT record for google._domainkey.

Add DMARC as a TXT record for _dmarc.

3

Quality checks

  • Namecheap may use @ for the root host.
  • Remove conflicting old MX records if you moved from another provider.
  • Wait for TTL before retesting.
4

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving parking or forwarding MX records active.
  • Adding the full domain twice in the host field.

Done well, this should leave you with

A cleaner Outlio setup, fewer avoidable campaign issues, and a more reliable path from setup to replies.

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