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G Suite: Notes from the field

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Commonly settings for G Suite [is now Google Workplace].

Google G Suite is now Google Workplace

Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

SPF: Help prevent email spoofing with SPF records

DKIM: Enhance security for outgoing email (DKIM)

DMARC: Enhance security for forged spam (DMARC)

Enable POP and IMAP for users

Enable POP and IMAP so that your end-users can use email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook, to access emails. Your end-users also have to enable POP/IMAP access in their Inbox setttings and Turn ON Less secure app access in Security settings.

Login to Admin Console and go to Apps > G Suite > Settings for Gmail > End User Access.

Device Management > Password Settings > Password Policies

G Suite: Device Management - Password Policies
G Suite: Device Management - Password Policies

IMAP/POP/SMTP server's settings

IMAP Settings

Server: imap.gmail.com

Requires SSL: Yes

Port: 993

Encryption: SSL/TLS

POP Settings

Server: pop.gmail.com

Requires SSL: Yes

Port: 995

Encryption: SSL/TLS

SMTP Settings

Server: smtp.gmail.com

Requires SSL: Yes

Port: 465

Encryption: SSL

Port: 587

Encryption: TLS/STARTTLS

Configure outbound messages with footer text

From the Admin console Home page, go to Apps > G Suite > Gmail > Advanced settings > General Settings > Append footer.

Create groups: abuse, postmaster

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