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Step 1: Create a Google for Nonprofits Account

1. Go to the Google for Nonprofits website: https://www.google.com/nonprofits/.
2. Click Get Started.
3. Sign in with an existing Google account or create a new one for your organization.
4. Follow the prompts to complete your registration and provide verification documents as required.

Step 2: Apply for Google Workspace for Nonprofits

1. Once you're accepted into Google for Nonprofits, go to the Admin Console of your Google for Nonprofits account.
2. Under the “Google for Nonprofits” section, click on Get Started with Google Workspace for Nonprofits.
3. Follow the instructions to apply for free Google Workspace.

Step 3: Set Up Google Workspace for Your Domain

1. Log in to your Google Admin console: admin.google.com.
2. You’ll be prompted to verify your domain before you can use Google Workspace services. Follow these steps to verify your domain:
   • Go to the Domain Verification page.
   • Choose a verification method (e.g., adding a TXT record to your domain's DNS settings) and follow the instructions.
   • Send the DNS records to support@orthodoxws.com to have Orthodox Web Solutions handle the DNS changes for you.
   • After the changes are made, return to the Google Admin console and click Verify.

Step 4: Set Up Users and Services

1. After your domain is verified, you can set up your users (email addresses) through the Admin console.
2. Go to Users in the Admin console and click on Add a User.
3. Fill out the necessary details for each user (e.g., name, email address).
4. Google Workspace services (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) will now be available for users under your domain.

Step 5: Configure DNS Settings for Email (MX Records)

Orthodox Web Solutions will update your DNS settings for Google’s mail servers to handle your email.

Step 6: Access Google Workspace Tools

Once your domain is configured, you can start using Google Workspace tools such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, and more for your nonprofit organization.