How to verify your domain ownership for Google Apps

Click here for instructions How to verify your domain ownership for Google Apps via cPanel

In order to use Google Apps, you must verify that you own your domain. To do this, you have to create a CNAME record using the authentication token provided by Google.

Using the SiteGround Google Apps Manager available in your Customer Area you can easily verify your domain ownership. Follow the steps below to complete the verification process:

• Log in to your SiteGround Customer Area and go to Get Support Section > Google Apps Manager. 

• Select the hosting account that contains the domain whose ownership you want to verify.  

• From the Google Service drop-down menu select Verify domain.  

• Select the domain whose ownership you want to verify. 

• Paste your Google authentication token in the empty field.  

Note that although the token is a unique string valid only for your domain name, it must start with the word "google". If you enter a string which does not start with "google", you will get an "Invalid Google authentication token" error.

• Click Continue to proceed with the verification. Once the process is completed, a confirmation will be displayed.

How to verify your domain ownership for Google Apps via cPanel

In order to use Google Apps, you must verify that you own your domain. To do this, you have to create a CNAME record using the authentication token provided by Google.

When you have acquired the Authentication token from Google login to cPanel for your hosting account. Go to Simple DNS Zone Editor. Select the domain name you would like to setup with Google Apps from the “Select a Domain” drop-down menu.

In the “Add a CNAME Record” section enter the authentication code in the “Name” text box and enter google.com in the “CNAME” text box.

Then click the Add a CNAME record button. The following confirmation for successful CNAME creation will appear.

Now that you have created the necessary CNAME record, you need to "tell" Google to verify your domain. Follow the steps below to complete the domain verification:

• Log in to your Google Apps Dashboard and click Verify domain ownership. 

• From the "Choose verification method" drop-down menu select the Change your CNAME record option. 

• Click Verify to request the verification of your domain. 

Once the ownership of your domain has been verified by Google, your Google Apps will be set to Active and you will be able to change their settings through the Dashboard.