Changing the Primary Domain Name Tutorial in G Suite Standard Edition

 

Introduction

• A Google Apps Legacy account or G Suite Standard Edition is a very interesting free service that Google used to offer. It allows domain owners to host their email on Google servers using their primary domain name (eg admin@rootcommand.com). I successfully registered for an account before December 2012 when new registrations stopped.
• Fast forward 4 years and I need to change the primary domain name registered with my Google Apps Legacy account. I understand that they limit the possibility of updates unless you upgrade your account to a paid subscription. But there's a catch – once you start paying, you won't be able to downgrade to a free legacy account.
• I searched for ways to legally edit my primary domain name, but ended up seeing a number of paid services offering you to change it. Well, I tell myself - "If they can do it, I can do it". I refuse to take advantage of these paid services, but I manage to provide necessary tips from all blogs, forums and freelancing.
• After spending hours trying to figure it out, I managed to not only change my primary domain, but add a secondary domain or two as well! It took a lot of careful experimentation and guts. One click could cause you to permanently lose your account. Through the consolidation of vast amounts of data from different forums, and a detailed record of what worked and what didn't, I was able to create my own systematic program.
• Google offers free G Suite Standard, so IMHO it's reasonable to give back and help other domains in exchange for free.

prerequisites:

    Verify account creation date
    Enable API access and quick publishing
    Add and verify domain aliases (up to three)
    Create a temporary superuser

Step 1 - Verify account creation date

• Log in to your admin dashboard with your super administrator account .
  Open the  Google API Explorer .
  Go to All versions > Admin directory API >  directory.customer.get and  enter the following information

     1. customerKey: my_customer
     2. fields: customerCreationTime

• Then click Authorize and Execute . https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.customer  is selected in the OAuth window.

• The output will determine whether your Google Apps account is eligible for this program. If the account was created before December 6, 2012 , you can continue with the remaining steps.

Step 2 - Enable API access and quick publish

• Go back to your admin dashboard , then go to Security > API Reference and check Enable API access.

• Next, go to Company Profile > Profile Make sure the following is selected

    < span class = "hljs-keyword" > New < /span > Users Features > Rapid Release
    < span class = "hljs-keyword" > New < /span > products > Automatic

Step 3 – Add and verify domain aliases (up to three)

• In this step, you need to pre-authenticate the domain you want to add to your Google Apps account. Your account can have up to three domains (one primary and two secondary domains). You have two options:
  If you want to completely remove your current primary domain , add and verify two domain aliases.
  If you want to keep your current primary domain as a secondary domain , add and verify three domain aliases.
  Note : OK is the option you choose, all emails on your current primary domain will remain the same. They will not be deleted .
• Go to Site > Add/Remove Domains > Add Domain Alias.

• Once you click Continue and Verify Domain Ownership, you will be redirected to a page with specific instructions on how to verify domain ownership from the Registrar Dashboard.

• Repeat these steps two or three times to add two or three domain aliases respectively.

Step 4 - Create a temporary superuser

• At this time, I need you to understand that I cannot publish or share the rest of your program. However, I'm willing to do it for you for free. The last step will only cost you trust and a little love to share with your friends who need my help. You need to create a temporary superadmin user for me so I can start the program. I know that sharing superadmin credentials with a complete stranger can make you feel uncomfortable. This is of course normal - and I feel the same way when I contact those who provide services for a fee. I assure you, you will not lose your account.
• Once you've decided to trust me, follow the steps below to create a temporary super admin user.
• Go to Users > Add User.

• Click on the newly created user, Admin roles and privileges > MANAGE ROLES then check Super Admin, then click Update Roles.

• Once the temporary superuser is set up, send an email to my Outlook mail using the following format:

    Subject: < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Change < /span > Primary < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Domain < /span > < span class = "hljs-keyword" > for < /span > < your < span class = "hljs-keyword" > current < /span > primary <span class =  "hljs-keyword" > domain < /span >>
    Temp Super < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Admin < /span > Username:
    Temp Super < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Admin < /span > < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Password < /span > : 
    < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Old < /span > Primary < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Domain < /span > :
    < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Delete < /span > Primary < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Domain < /span > : Yes < span class = "hljs-keyword" > or < /span > < span class = "hljs-keyword" > No < /span > 
    < span class = "hljs-keyword" > New < /span > Primary < span class = "hljs-keyword" > Domain < /span > :
    Secondary Domains (< span class = "hljs-keyword" > if < /span > < span class = "hljs-keyword" > any < /span >) :  

• Leave a comment here and let me know you've sent me the details. I need your cooperation, constant communication. This will determine how quickly we want to complete major domain name changes.

• Finally, sit down and relax while I work.

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• UPDATE 1 – 18 JUNE 2017:
  When emailing me, please use the usual well-known mail providers like Yahoo!, GMail, or Microsoft. Don't use the Google Apps account you want me to use. This will ensure that I can contact you and notify you of changes I have made to your account. I've worked with people with personal domain names, but their MX records or mail servers were not set up correctly. When I try to contact them about their account, my emails bounce. In this case, I have no way to get back to them. Anyway, if you are one of these people, I just want to tell you to log in with your new primary domain name. Thanks!
• Update 2 – June 24, 2017:
  Please follow these additional prerequisites:
  Rename all users and groups to the current primary domain.
  Uninstall all Marketplace applications in your account by going to (Applications > Marketplace Applications). Make sure you have a backup of your data from third-party applications. This is outside the scope of Google Apps.
• UPDATE 3 - JULY 5, 2017:
  Someone is offering a fee for a domain name change. If you can't wait for me, you can contact them. I believe they also provide good service. Still, it's not like mine's free.

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