Moving from a platform like Microsoft 365 or GoDaddy to Google Workspace is a strategic move, but it requires precision to avoid losing years of critical data.
At namaSTu.com, we use a proven "Zero-Friction" Migration Framework. Here is the ultimate checklist for your transition from GoDaddy to Google Workspace.
Pre-Migration Checklist- GoDaddy to Google Workspace
Before moving a single email, you must prepare the "destination" (Google) and the "source" (GoDaddy/M365).
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[ ] Audit Your Data: Identify how many users, shared mailboxes, and how much total data (GB) needs to be moved.
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[ ] Set Up Google Workspace: Create your account via namaSTu.com and verify your domain ownership.
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[ ] Map User Accounts: Ensure every email in your old system has a matching account in Google (e.g.,
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[ ] Communicate with the Team: Inform employees of the "Cutover Date" and advise them to avoid making major folder changes 24 hours before migration.
The Migration Process (Step-by-Step)
Option A: Migrating from GoDaddy (Microsoft 365 Based)
Many GoDaddy users are actually on a simplified version of Microsoft 365.
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Enable IMAP/EWS: Ensure IMAP access is turned on in the GoDaddy/M365 admin panel.
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Generate App Passwords: If 2-Factor Authentication is on, you'll need "App Passwords" to grant Google's migration tool access.
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Use the Data Migration Service (DMS): In the Google Admin Console, select "Microsoft 365" as the source and follow the authorization prompts.
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Migration Batches: Start with a "Test User" to ensure labels and attachments transfer correctly before moving the whole team.
Option B: Migrating from Standard Microsoft 365
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Global Admin Credentials: You will need Global Admin rights for the M365 tenant to authorize the connection.
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OneDrive & SharePoint: Don't forget files! Use the Google Drive Migration tool to move documents from OneDrive into Google Drive/Shared Drives.
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Calendar & Contacts: These are often missed in manual moves. Ensure you select "Contacts" and "Calendars" in the Google migration wizard.
Post-Migration-GoDaddy to Google Workspace
Once the data is copied, you must finalize the switch so new emails land in Google.
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[ ] Switch MX Records: Update your DNS settings at your registrar (GoDaddy/Namecheap) to point to
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[ ] Set Up SPF, DKIM, & DMARC: These are essential in 2025 to ensure your emails don't go to spam.
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[ ] Delta Migration: Run a final "Sync" to catch any emails that arrived at the old provider during the 24-hour DNS propagation period.
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[ ] Decommission Old Service: Only cancel your GoDaddy/M365 subscription once you've confirmed all data is visible in Google.
GoDaddy to Google Workspace
Migrations are rarely "one-click." Between DNS delays and password errors, things can get messy. namaSTu.com provides:
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Advanced SPF/DKIM Configuration: We ensure your domain reputation stays 100% clean.
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Large File Handling: We manage high-volume migrations that exceed standard tool limits.
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Employee Onboarding: We provide a "Day 1" guide for your team so they can find their old folders immediately.
Would you like a free technical audit of your current GoDaddy/M365 setup to see if you're ready for migration?