If you want to migrate from GoDaddy to Google Workspace or a personal Gmail account, in addition to setting up a new Google Workspace or Google account, you'll need to transfer your email history from one service provider to the other.

In this article, we explore the two ways of transferring your GoDaddy emails to Gmail: automatic and manual. To ensure that no content is lost when you switch to Gmail, we also provide the instructions for setting up email forwarding from GoDaddy to Gmail and importing your GoDaddy contacts to the newly created Google account.

Table of contents:

Option 1. Migrate GoDaddy emails to Gmail automatically
Option 2. Transfer GoDaddy Emails to Gmail manually with an email client
Option 3. Add a GoDaddy Email Account to Gmail
Option 4. Forward GoDaddy Email to Gmail
How to import GoDaddy contacts to Gmail
Frequently asked questions
Conclusion

Option 1. Migrate GoDaddy emails to Gmail automatically

The easy way to transfer all emails from a GoDaddy account to Gmail or Google Workspace is to set up an automated migration using VaultMe.

VaultMe is a simple migration tool that copies emails and email folders between online accounts. The app requires no manual work. All you have to do is connect your accounts to the app in a browser and start your migration.

VaultMe automates email migration between GoDaddy and Gmail

Unlike the manual option that will be discussed below, VaultMe has many advantages:

It copies GoDaddy emails along with email folders (both system and custom) while retaining formatting, attachments, dates, and read/unread status of emails
It's extremely fast, reliable, and secure
It generates a detailed migration report allowing you to verify the results after the migration
It doesn't delete emails in GoDaddy or make any other changes to the GoDaddy email account
No download or installation is required as the app works in a browser

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To migrate GoDaddy emails to Gmail automatically:

Navigate to the VaultMe app.
Select IMAP as your source service provider.
Select Google or Google Workspace as your destination service provider.
Connect your accounts. For your GoDaddy account, use the following settings: name - your full email address, password - your email account password, host - imap.secureserver.net, port - 993.
Start a migration. Feel free to close the browser or even turn your computer off. You'll get an email in your Gmail account when your migration is complete.

VaultMe will not redirect messages received in GoDaddy after the migration to Gmail. If you are switching from GoDaddy's email service to Google Workspace, you need to change MX records in Google Workspace after the migration to redirect your mail.

If you have any questions about VaultMe, please contact us at support@vaultme.com. We'd be happy to help!

Option 2. Transfer GoDaddy Emails to Gmail manually with an email client

This method may produce inaccurate results. Consider the limitations of this option and back up any critical data before you start.

Using an email client you can export your GoDaddy emails to Gmail's servers. If you are using a Microsoft account, you probably have the Outlook app installed on your computer, but you can also use other desktop applications (such as the free Mozilla Thunderbird) to copy your GoDaddy emails.

However, you should consider the following limitations of this method before you begin:

Depending on the size of your email account, the migration process may take several hours or even days.
Your computer will have to stay powered on at all times. Disruptions in the power supply or broadband connection can cause the process to fail.
The copying process may slow down the work of your computer and cause it to overheat.
You will need to have enough free storage space on your hard drive for a copy of your GoDaddy email account.

To transfer emails from GoDaddy to Gmail manually:

Open the Outlook app on your computer and ensure that you are signed in to your GoDaddy email account.
Export your Outlook emails to a .pst file and save it on your hard drive.
1. Go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export > Export to a file.
2. Save the file. On a Windows machine, the .pst file may be automatically saved to the default "My documents" folder.
Enable IMAP in Gmail.
Connect your Gmail account to the Outlook app.
1. Go to File > Info > Add account.
2. Sign in to Gmail.
Import Outlook emails to Gmail.
1. Select your Gmail account in the left-hand menu of the Outlook app.
2. Go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export > Import from another program or file. The menu options may be different depending on your version of Outlook.
3. Select the previously downloaded email archive and wait for the import to finish.
Check the results in Gmail.

Option 3. Add a GoDaddy Email Account to Gmail

With this method, custom labels will not be transferred. Only emails from your GoDaddy "Inbox" will be imported to Gmail.

To import your GoDaddy emails to Gmail:

Navigate to Gmail.
Click the "Settings" icon in the top upper corner, then "See all settings."
Click the "Account and Import" or "Accounts" tab.
Click "Import mail and contacts."
Connect your GoDaddy email account using Gmail's instructions in a pop-up window.

Import GoDaddy emails to Gmail, Step 5: Sign in.
Click "Start import."
Wait for Gmail to import all messages from "Inbox" in GoDaddy.

The steps outlined above will import email from your GoDaddy account, but new emails will be auto-forwarded to Gmail only for 30 days. If you want to receive all future emails in Gmail, see the next section explaining how you can set up auto-forwarding to Gmail in your GoDaddy email account.

Option 4. Forward GoDaddy Email to Gmail

This method will allow you to receive copies of all future emails received in GoDaddy in Gmail. Emails that you already have in your GoDaddy email account will not be transferred. If you need to transfer your email history, refer to Option 1 or Option 2 .

To forward your GoDaddy business email to Gmail:

Step 1. Enable email forwarding in your GoDaddy email account.

Sign in to Email and Office Dashboard using your GoDaddy username and password.
Navigate to "Admin" > "Email Forwarding."
Select "Forwarding Status."
Turn the toggle to the "On" position.
Click "Close."

Step 2. Set up auto-forwarding.

Sign in to your Email and Office Dashboard using your GoDaddy username and password.
Navigate to "Manage" > "Forwarding."
Select "Forward Mail To" and enter your Gmail email address.
Check the box that says "Keep a Copy of Forwarded Mail."
Click "Save."

How to import GoDaddy contacts to Gmail

In this section, we explain how you can transfer your GoDaddy address book to Gmail.

To transfer your GoDaddy contacts to Gmail:

Step 1: Export your GoDaddy address book.

If you are using GoDaddy's Professional Email service:

Go to "Address Book" > "Contacts."
Click the burger icon next to "Contacts."
Click "Export."
Click "Export CSV."

If you are subscribed to a Microsoft 365 package through GoDaddy:

Navigate to Outlook on the web.
In the right panel, click the "People" icon.

Navigate to Outlook People
Click "Manage contacts" in the upper panel.

Export contacts from Outlook People
Select "Export contacts."

Step 2: Import your GoDaddy address book to Gmail.

Go to Google Contacts.
In the left-hand panel, select "Import."
Select the file that you've previously exported from GoDaddy.

Import GoDaddy emails to Gmail
Wait for the file to upload and review the results.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get my GoDaddy email on Gmail?
You can import your GoDaddy emails to Gmail using the "Accounts and Import" function in Gmail. This, however, will only add emails from the "Inbox" folder. If you have previously created custom folders in your GoDaddy email account, these will not be imported.

To transfer the entire mailbox to Gmail, you can install an email client to migrate your email manually. Alternatively, you can use an automated migration tool like VaultMe to avoid any manual work.
How do I migrate from GoDaddy to GSuite?
The easy way to migrate from GoDaddy to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is to use an automated tool like VaultMe. To transfer GoDaddy emails to Google using VaultMe:
1. Navigate to the VaultMe app.
2. Select IMAP as your source.
3. Select Google Workspace as your destination.
4. Connect your accounts. For your GoDaddy account, use the following settings: name - your full email address, password - your email account password, host - imap.secureserver.net, port - 993.
5. Start a migration.
How do I transfer email hosting from GoDaddy to Google Workspace?
To change your GoDaddy email account to Gmail:
1. Create a Google Workspace account. If you choose to use your GoDaddy domain with Google Workspace, you will be able to add it to Google Workspace during the account creation process. This will allow you to keep the same email address after the switch.
2. Migrate your emails from GoDaddy to Google Workspace. This can be done manually using an email client or automatically using a tool like VaultMe. The instructions for both options are outlined above in this article.
3. Update MX records in Google Workspace so that new mail starts arriving in Gmail instead of GoDaddy.

Conclusion

There are two ways of transferring emails from GoDaddy to Gmail or Google Workspace: automated and manual. Automated migrations using tools like VaultMe are easy and reliable, while manual transfers typically require more time and effort.

It is also possible to integrate your GoDaddy account with Gmail or set up forwarding from one account to the other, although these methods have additional limitations.

Regardless of the method chosen, this guide has provided detailed steps to help you successfully transfer your GoDaddy emails to Gmail, ensuring you can maintain continuity in your email communication.