Switching from GoDaddy email to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) can feel challenging, but it’s one of the best decisions you can make for your business. Google Workspace offers a more reliable, secure, and scalable email solution along with powerful collaboration tools like Google Drive, Docs, Meet, and Calendar.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to migrate your GoDaddy email to Google Workspace.

Why Move from GoDaddy Email to Google Workspace?

Before jumping into the steps, here’s why many businesses make the switch:

• Professional Email Management – Google Workspace integrates Gmail with your domain name.
• Better Collaboration – Share files via Google Drive, use Google Meet for video calls, and collaborate in real-time with Google Docs.
• Top Security – Advanced spam filters, 2FA, and data loss prevention.
• Scalability – Easily add/remove accounts as your business grows.

Step 1: Set Up Google Workspace Account

1. Go to Google Workspace and sign up.

2. Choose a plan (Business Starter, Standard, or Plus).

3. Register with your domain name (you can use the same domain you purchased from GoDaddy).

4. Verify your domain ownership through GoDaddy by adding the TXT record provided by Google into your GoDaddy DNS settings.

Step 2: Create User Accounts in Google Workspace

Once your domain is verified, create user accounts in Google Workspace for all employees or team members who need email addresses.

Example: info@yourdomain.com, support@yourdomain.com, etc.

Step 3: Backup Your GoDaddy Emails

Before migration, always back up your existing emails from GoDaddy. You can:

Use an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird to download all emails via IMAP.

Export mailbox data in PST/OST format for safekeeping.

Step 4: Enable IMAP for GoDaddy Email

1. Log in to your GoDaddy email account.

2. Ensure IMAP access is enabled (this allows email migration).

3. Note down the IMAP server details:

Incoming server: imap.secureserver.net

Outgoing server: smtp.secureserver.net

Step 5: Use Google Workspace Migration Tool

Google offers a built-in Data Migration Service (DMS):

1. In the Google Admin Console, go to Data Migration.

2. Select Email as the data type.

3. Choose Other IMAP Server as the source.

4. Enter GoDaddy IMAP details

IMAP server: imap.secureserver.net

Port: 993

Security: SSL

5. Enter the GoDaddy email and password of the account you want to migrate.

6. Click Connect and start migration.

Step 6: Update MX Records in GoDaddy

After migration, update your domain’s MX records in GoDaddy DNS so emails start flowing to Google Workspace instead of GoDaddy.

Google’s MX Records:

Priority | Server

1 | ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

5 | ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

5 | ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

10 | ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

10 | ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

Log in to GoDaddy → DNS Management → Remove old MX records → Add Google MX records.

Save changes and wait for propagation (usually within a few hours).

Step 7: Test & Verify Migration

Log in to your new Google Workspace Gmail account.

Check migrated emails.

Send and receive test emails to confirm MX records are working.

Verify that all accounts have successfully moved from GoDaddy to Google Workspace.

Final Tips

Inform your team about the new login credentials for Google Workspace.

Keep your GoDaddy email active for a few days until you’re confident everything has migrated.

Use Google Workspace support or a third-party migration tool if you face issues.

Conclusion

Migrating from GoDaddy email to Google Workspace may take some time, but the process is straightforward with Google’s Data Migration Service. Once complete, you’ll enjoy faster, more secure, and more collaborative email management powered by Google.