Deploying Proofpoint for Google Workspace

Step 1: Verify and Enable Domains (Google Workspace)
When configuring a new domain for Proofpoint Essentials, all of a customer's domains must be both verified and have the relay enabled so that they can s...
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Step 2: Update SPF Record (Google Workspace)
In order to route your emails outbound through Proofpoint, this step is required to ensure that your messages are not rejected by recipient mail servers as ...
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Step 3: Import Mailboxes (Google Workspace)
All of your active mailboxes such as users, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, etc. should be added to Proofpoint ahead of the setup. This can be done b...
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Step 4: Configure Google Workspace for Proofpoint
Configure Inbound Email Gateway Log into the Google Admin Console (https://admin.google.com/) Navigate to Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > S...
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Step 5: Test Mail Flow (Google Workspace)
Before fully cutting over your inbound mail flow to Proofpoint, it is recommended to run an inbound test to ensure that your mail server is ready to accept ...
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Step 6: Cut Over Mail Flow to Proofpoint (Google Workspace)
Before cutting your mail flow over to Proofpoint, double-check the following: Under Account Management > Features in Proofpoint, the "Enable Ou...
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM