How to add a domain alias

Problem

How can you add a domain alias within your Google Workspace Admin console.

Environment

  • Admin console
  • Domain Management

Solution

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the domain is already purchased or registered under your name or organization.
  1. Open your Admin console.
  2. Go to Domains > Manage domains.
  3. Click on Add domain > select User alias domain.
  4. Enter the domain name desired.
  5. Proceed to complete the steps on screen to activate your domain.
Note: If you need to decide whether you want to set it up as a secondary or as a user alias domain, more information can be found in Add a user alias domain or secondary domain.