Setting up Google Workspace for a brand-new business is the easiest time to do it right, no old mail or files to migrate, just a clean foundation. Here's the order we follow.
1. Domain & Email
Verify your domain, then create professional addresses like firstname@yourcompany.com. Skip generic role addresses for your main sender, they hurt deliverability.
2. Users & Groups
- Create a user for each team member
- Set up Groups (like team@ or sales@) for shared inboxes
- Assign licenses based on who needs what
3. Security From Day One
- Enforce 2-Step Verification for everyone
- Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC so your mail lands and can't be spoofed
- Set sensible sharing defaults
4. Shared Drives
Create Shared Drives by team, not by person, so files belong to the company and survive staff changes.
Do these four in order and you have a secure, professional setup that scales as you grow.
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