Email is the backbone of business communication. While GoDaddy Email works for basic needs, many growing businesses are now switching to Google Workspace Email for better reliability, security, and productivity. If you’re considering or planning a migration from GoDaddy to Google Workspace Email, this guide will help you understand the benefits, process, and best practices for a smooth transition.
Moving from a platform like Microsoft 365 or GoDaddy to Google Workspace email 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 Email
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 two-factor authentication is enabled, 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 authorise the connection.
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OneDrive & SharePoint: Don't Forget Your 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 email
Once the data is copied, you must finalise 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 email
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.
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