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Get started with Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals for homeschools

This article is intended for homeschooling in the United States. Only homeschools in the US qualify. If you are not a homeschool organization, go to Qualifications for Google Workspace for Education.

Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals is a service that allows you to use business functions for free in kindergartens, elementary, junior high and high schools, higher education institutions, and homeschool associations.

If you have advanced IT needs, consider Google Workspace for Education Plus.

Step 1: Enter or request a Google Workspace for Education domain

  1. Open the Google Workspace for Education application form and click Next.
  2. Enter the name of your institution and include Homeschool at the end.
  3. Enter the relevant information on the form. For Does your institution have a domain? choose an option:
    • Yes, I have one I can use — Enter your domain name. If you receive an error message when you sign up for Google Workspace for Education using your domain, go to Unable to sign up for Google services using your domain.
    • No, I need one — Enter a domain name and check its availability.
  4. Enter the relevant information in the form.
  5. Review your Google Workspace for Education agreement.
  6. Check the Accept the terms of use box and click I Agree.
  7. Click Register.

You will receive an email with information about your new account.

Step 2: Prove ownership of your domain

If you purchased your domain when you applied for Google Workspace for Education, or if you have already proved your domain ownership, skip this step.

If you want to apply for Google Workspace for Education in a domain you already own, you must first prove ownership of your domain. This procedure prevents users who do not belong to your domain from either using the service without permission or sending emails disguised as emails from schools.

  1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.

    Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).

  2. Verify that you own your domain. For details, go to Verify your domain for Google Workspace.

After submitting your request and proving ownership of your domain, Google reviews your institution for eligibility and emails you within 14 business days with the results.

Step 3: Add users, configure apps & use advanced features (after approval)

Once you’re approved, you can add users to your domain, set up your apps, and take advantage of advanced features, such as email migration.

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