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I need a Google Workspace administrator to tighten up our email security during the initial account setup. The primary goal is to reduce spam before it ever reaches our users’ inboxes, so you’ll be working inside the Admin Console to configure advanced spam-filtering rules, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. Deliverables • Verify and publish correct SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for the domain • Configure custom spam filters and routing rules to block spoofed or bulk mail • Provide a brief hand-off document outlining the changes and how to maintain them Acceptance criteria: zero DMARC failures on testing tools and a noticeable drop in unsolicited mail during the first week of monitoring. I've used sendgrid and a few other services in the past so there has been a lot of talent (and some not to talented) people work on the emails in the past. Simply put I want to set up workspace to be my primary email server
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As a highly experienced cybersecurity consultant, I have spent the better part of a decade working at the nexus of offensive and defensive security. I have gained an in-depth understanding of email systems, including the Google Workspace Admin Console -- which seems to be your requirement. Working with top-tier financial institutions and fintech companies for years, my work ethic focuses on ensuring your system is breach-proof. My skills go beyond theoretical knowledge; I practically run tests, discover loopholes (even those missed by automated scanners), and then proceed to fix them skillfully. My realm of expertise extends to dealing with potential email system vulnerabilities sentenced with phishing, spoofing, spamming attacks, among others; exactly what you need. Being certified in certified in CEH and CISSP certifications - combined with my professional experience aligning with OWASP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA - makes me particularly facile with implementing security measures tailored to meet best practices and global standards. My goal is not just to complete a project but equip my clients with the knowledge they need to safeguard their systems post-engagement. Partnering with me will reinvent your email system's security and grant you more peace with every incoming mail.
$150 USD in 7 days
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49 freelancers are bidding on average $121 USD for this job

Hello, I have 10 years of experience in managing email system security and configurations. I am confident I can enhance your Google Workspace email security to reduce spam effectively. I will verify and publish correct SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for your domain. Additionally, I will configure advanced spam filters to block spoofed or bulk email. I will provide a hand-off document detailing the changes and maintenance steps. Zero DMARC failures and a significant drop in unsolicited mail will be achieved. Regards, VishnuLal NB
$200 USD in 3 days
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Hi I can help you to secure google workspace email know all email security and make sure all SPF, DKIM, DMARC record is upto date. I already updated DKIM and SPF records and updated email security know all google workspace settings and configuration . will start working right away. I have also 12 years of experience in mail services.
$100 USD in 1 day
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Hello, You’re not just trying to “set up email” , you’re trying to take back control of a domain that’s been touched by multiple services, mixed records, and inconsistent mail handling. That usually shows up as spoofing risk, DMARC failures, and inbox noise before it becomes visible to users. I’ve helped clean up Google Workspace mail environments where SendGrid and other prior providers left behind conflicting DNS and routing behavior. I can verify and publish clean SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, then tighten Admin Console spam filters and routing rules so spoofed or bulk mail is blocked earlier in the chain. I’ll also document exactly what changed so your team can maintain it confidently. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. If needed, I can also validate the setup against testing tools and adjust anything that affects DMARC alignment or deliverability. How many existing mail services or third-party senders still need to be preserved? How many existing mail services or third-party senders still need to be preserved? Are you already using Google Workspace MX records, or do we need to migrate the domain fully to Workspace mail flow? Do you want me to include recommended quarantine/reject policies for suspicious mail, or keep the filtering more conservative at first? Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Best re
$75 USD in 3 days
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I can help configure Google Workspace as your primary email platform and properly secure the domain. I have experience working with Google Workspace, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS records, SendGrid integrations, and email deliverability. I will audit your existing email setup, remove conflicts from previous providers where necessary, configure and validate SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, strengthen spam protection policies, and ensure Google Workspace is correctly handling inbound and outbound mail. I'll also provide documentation outlining the changes made and recommendations for ongoing maintenance. Ready to start immediately and review your current DNS and email configuration.
$50 USD in 1 day
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As an experienced WordPress specialist, I may not have worked exclusively as a Google Workspace administrator in my career, but my skills in web and network security are directly transferable to this project. My deep understanding of cloud computing, DNS, internet security, and networks allows me to navigate through complex systems with ease. I have the skill set required to tackle the task of verifying, publishing correct SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for your domain within Google Workspace. Moreover, having fixed 650+ WordPress websites and preventing their recurrence of previous issues, I'm confident in successfully tightening your email security during the initial account setup in Google Workspace. I will go beyond the primary goal of reducing spam for you. I will take all necessary measures to block spoofed or bulk mail using custom spam filters and routing rules as requested. Lastly, my proficiency at maintaining clear communication with clients ensures that you would receive a brief yet thorough hand-off document outlining the changes made and how to maintain them. My track record for ensuring zero DMARC failures on testing tools aligned with a noticeable drop in unsolicited mail is a guarantee that you deserve. So let us turn your experiences with talented-but-not-so-talented individuals to one well-worthy as we set up Google Workspace as your primary email server together!
$120 USD in 1 day
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Hi there ! I can audit your existing email setup, clean up legacy SendGrid configurations, and properly configure Google Workspace as the primary mail server with SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-spoofing, and advanced spam filtering. I'll also provide a clear handoff document and validate the setup to ensure maximum deliverability and minimal spam. Regards, Muhammad Jibran Ahmed
$140 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I can set up your workspace and all records, configure spam filters. Please contact me to discuss I am available to start it immediately! Full-stack developer with 9+ years of experience and BSc in Computer Science. Kind Regards!
$100 USD in 2 days
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Hello, I will configure your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, set up custom spam filters and routing rules, and deliver a hand-off document — all inside the Admin Console. Since previous services like SendGrid may have left stale SPF includes or conflicting DNS entries, I will audit existing records first to remove anything that inflates your SPF lookup count beyond the 10-query limit. Questions: 1) How many domains or aliases need authentication records? 2) Do you still actively send through SendGrid or any third-party sender? This bid is an initial estimate — I will confirm the final cost and timeline once we have walked through the complete requirements together. Ready to start whenever you are. Kamran
$90 USD in 5 days
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Hi, I can help secure and optimize your Google Workspace email setup. I’ll audit the existing configuration, clean up legacy records from previous providers (including SendGrid), properly configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and implement advanced anti-spam and anti-spoofing rules. I’ll also provide documentation and testing to ensure DMARC passes and email deliverability improves while reducing unwanted mail. I have huge experience working with different flavors of Linux such as Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian and other Linux distributions as well as Email SMTP provider cloud flavor such as Google Workspace, Office365 etc. As a systems administrator with over four years of practical expertise. My skills cover a wide range of areas including web server administration,(WHM/cPanel, CWP, Vestacp etc ), DNS management, Mail server configuration (Postfix, Exim, Office 365, google workspace (formerly g suite)), web server setup, WordPress, MySQL, Cloudflare, DNS record management, and proficient management of email services. Moreover, I have a strong background in setting up SMTP, IMAP, Outlook configurations, and integrating with various third-party SMTP services. Kindly chat once. Thank you
$130 USD in 2 days
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I can set up your Google Workspace as the primary mail server, publish SPF/DKIM/DMARC with zero failures, and configure advanced Admin Console spam filters + routing rules to block spoofed/bulk mail before inbox. Share your domain and any current DNS records, and I’ll send a quick audit + handoff doc outline so we can get DMARC aligned and spam dropped in week 1.
$140 USD in 2 days
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Hello, I’m an IT expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. I hold certifications as a Cisco Certified Networking Professional (300-100 and 300-115), Linux Certified Professional (LPI 101, 102, 103), Red Hat Certified System Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (versions 4, 5, and 5.5), as well as being a Microsoft System Administrator/Engineer from 2003 to 2022 and AZ104
$100 USD in 1 day
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Hi. I can fix the security of your domain email side. Kindly share the domain and let me check the weak side of it. I am an email marketer and fix I prefer fixing the security first. Lets discuss. Junaid.
$150 USD in 1 day
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With my extensive background in Cyber Security, particularly in Cloud Computing and Web Security areas, leveraging Google Workspace to enhance your email security is well within my wheelhouse. I have comprehensive knowledge of the Admin Console and excellent experience in dealing with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records towards bolstering email security. In addition, my expertise in system administration allows me to seamlessly configure custom spam filters and routing rules to block both spoofed and bulk mail. My approach is not just about making immediate changes but also providing you with a comprehensive hand-off document explaining what has been done and how to maintain it. This leaves you fully equipped to keep managing your workspace email server effectively even post my involvement. Lastly, I understand how past experiences might make you more cautious about choosing an email server expert. However, my deep passion for this field combined with the certifications I've acquired including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) assures you of my professionalism. Let's work together towards a noticeable drop in unsolicited mail during the first week of monitoring for zero DMARC failures on testing tools!
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I am Habib, a Google Workspace Certified Administrator and IBM, Microsoft, and Google Certified IT Support Specialist with over 15 years of experience in email security, deliverability, and Google Workspace administration. I can help properly secure and optimize your Google Workspace environment so it becomes your primary and trusted email platform. I have extensive experience cleaning up complex email environments where multiple providers like SendGrid and other services were previously used. I will: • Verify and configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly • Audit existing DNS and email authentication records • Configure advanced spam filtering and anti-spoofing rules in Google Workspace • Set up routing and protection policies to reduce spam and phishing emails • Test and validate email authentication and DMARC alignment • Provide a brief hand-off document with the final configuration and maintenance guidance My goal will be to improve inbox trust, reduce unsolicited mail, and ensure the setup follows current email security best practices. I’m available to start right away. Best regards, Habib Ullah
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I can properly secure and optimize your Google Workspace email environment from both the DNS and Admin Console sides. For this project, I will: ✔ Audit existing DNS and email configurations ✔ Verify and publish correct SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records ✔ Review any legacy SendGrid or third-party mail configurations that may affect deliverability ✔ Configure advanced anti-spam and anti-spoofing policies in Google Workspace Admin Console ✔ Set up routing and filtering rules to reduce unwanted mail before it reaches user inboxes ✔ Validate the configuration using industry-standard testing tools ✔ Provide clear documentation of all changes and ongoing maintenance recommendations Given your mention of previous email providers and multiple people having worked on the setup, I will first perform a complete assessment to identify conflicting DNS records, legacy senders, forwarding issues, and authentication gaps before making changes. My goal is to ensure: Clean SPF alignment DKIM signing enabled and validated DMARC passing with zero failures Reduced spam and spoofing attempts Reliable outbound email deliverability I can start immediately and provide regular updates throughout the process. Regards, Purushottam Kumar
$30 USD in 7 days
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I believe we can achieve your goal by setting up Google Workspace as your primary email server. By configuring advanced spam-filtering rules, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in the Admin Console, we can significantly reduce spam reaching your users’ inboxes. I bring strong off-platform experience in email security. Your focus on reducing unsolicited mail aligns with my expertise in creating clean, professional email systems. With my skills in email authentication protocols and spam filtering, I can ensure a seamless and secure email environment for your organization. Let's chat more about the project. Together, we'll make your email system secure and efficient. Cheers to hassle-free emails ahead!
$200 USD in 7 days
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Howdy! I've done this exact type of cleanup before, inheriting a domain with a messy email history, multiple third-party senders like SendGrid layered in over time, and records that were either incomplete, conflicting, or just plain wrong. It's one of those situations where the damage is invisible until you're landing in spam or getting spoofed, and by then trust is already eroded. Here's how I'd approach your setup, The first thing I do is a full DNS audit before touching anything. I'll pull every existing TXT, MX, and CNAME record and map out what's currently published versus what's actually sending mail on your behalf. With SendGrid and other services in your history, there's a real chance your SPF record has accumulated mechanisms that are either redundant, broken, or pushing you over the ten DNS lookup limit, which silently breaks authentication. I'll clean that up and publish a tight, accurate SPF record that reflects only your current sending infrastructure, which in this case is Google Workspace as your primary. Thank you. Marcos.
$156 USD in 7 days
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Hi there! I can start immediately. This project is a good fit for my Google Workspace administration and email security expertise. I will tighten your account setup by correctly configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to dramatically reduce spam before it reaches your users. Alongside publishing these DNS records, I will create custom spam filters and routing rules focused on blocking spoofed and bulk mail for a reliable, production-ready solution. I’ve worked with Google Admin Console, cloud security policies, DNS management, and spam filtering workflows. I will also provide clear documentation so your team can maintain these settings confidently. Looking forward to discussing how to secure your Workspace email server effectively. Best regards, Oleksandr
$50 USD in 7 days
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I can clean up your DNS and lock down your Google Workspace environment. Having multiple past services like SendGrid often leaves behind a messy trail of conflicting TXT records, which is exactly why legitimate emails fail and spam slips through. I will audit your current DNS, consolidate your SPF to include all active senders without exceeding the 10-lookup limit, generate a fresh 2048-bit DKIM key, and implement a strict DMARC policy. Inside the Admin Console, I'll configure aggressive spam filters, safety flags for unauthenticated mail, and lookalike domain protections. You will receive a clean setup that passes all MXToolbox/DMARC tests, along with a straightforward hand-off guide. Are there any active third-party platforms—like marketing tools, CRMs, or transactional systems—that currently need to send mail on behalf of your domain, or are we routing absolutely everything exclusively through Google Workspace moving forward?
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I will set up your Google Workspace account to ensure robust email security and significantly reduce spam. My experience with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC implementation will allow me to effectively configure these records, ensuring they are correctly published and verified for your domain. I’ll also create custom spam filters and routing rules tailored to block unwanted emails, drawing from my extensive background in email management. Given your previous experiences, I’ll make sure to streamline the setup process, minimizing the risk of future issues. My approach will prioritize a seamless transition, with a focus on achieving zero DMARC failures and a noticeable reduction in spam within the first week. I will provide a succinct hand-off document detailing the adjustments made and best practices for ongoing maintenance. Let’s ensure your email infrastructure is secure and reliable. Thank you.
$156 USD in 7 days
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