How to Sign up for Google Apps
Registering your domain name
Before you can sign up for Google Apps you need to own a domain. You can go about doing this through sites such as godaddy.com, networksolutions.com, domain.com, buydomains.com, or you can go through Google. Once you purchase your domain you need to be sure that you have access to it before you continue your process of signing up with Google Apps. Now that you have your domain you can begin the process of signing up for Google Apps.
Signing up for Google Apps
Signing up for a Google Apps account is a fairly simple process, especially for a service that provides such a benefit for your organization. The collaboration ability, storage space, security, and functionality of a Google Apps account is enriched through the ease of signing up for an account. Just follow the steps below to start your experience with Google Apps:
- Create a Google Account: In order to create your Google Apps account go to http://www.google.com/a
- Domain: As stated earlier, you need to have a registered domain that you have access to prior to signing up for Google Apps. You can either choose a random registrar that you find, or you can purchase your domain from Google by visiting the site https://www.google.com/a/cpanel/domain/new
- Begin free trial: Click the blue button in the upper right corner of the screen that reads, “Begin Free Trial”.
- Fill in your domain: Once on the sign up screen you will not be able to move forward until you enter your domain name in the assigned box. Once your domain checks out continue on and fill out the remaining information on the screen.
- Accept terms and conditions: Simple enough, check the box that says, “yes I agree” and then click the blue button that says, “I accept! Create my account” in order to continue.
- Add members: Now is your chance to add members to your domain, either manually or by uploading a CSV file. If you are using the 30 day free trial you are only allowed to create up to 10 users.
- Choose apps: Next you will be able to customize your Google Apps hub, and which apps are available to users. You can edit these app choices at any time.
- Email setup: Finally you can set up your email settings such as, passwords, security preferences, spam filters, groups, and other message related tasks.
For other considerations, please read our guide to completing a successful Google Apps setup.
You are now officially signed up for Google Apps. Welcome to Google!
