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Transfer GoDaddy Email to Gmail or Google Workspace (G Suite)

If you want to migrate from GoDaddy to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) or a personal Gmail account, in addition to setting up a new Google Workspace or Google account, you may 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.

For those who do not want to close their GoDaddy account and switch to Gmail, we provide alternative solutions. From this tutorial, you can learn how to import your GoDaddy emails to Gmail and how to set up your Gmail account to send and receive your GoDaddy emails.

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"G Suite" is the legacy name of Google Workspace. This article uses the terms "G Suite" and "Google Workspace" interchangeably.

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Can I Transfer My Email From GoDaddy to Gmail?

You can transfer your GoDaddy email address to Gmail if you want to close your GoDaddy account and use only Gmail moving forward. However, just like many other service providers, GoDaddy does not offer a native tool for doing so. For this reason, the migration process involves the following steps:

  1. Setting up a Google (personal) or a Google Workspace (business) account;
  2. Migrating your existing emails;
  3. Configuring Gmail to send and receive emails instead of GoDaddy Workspace if you are switching to Google Workspace.

If you have a custom email address and you want to continue using it with Gmail, you must sign up for Google Workspace rather than a personal Google account because personal accounts can only end in @gmail.com.

Even though you will be switching email service providers, you can continue using GoDaddy's hosting services with your new Google Workspace account.

In the following sections, we'll explain how you can migrate your GoDaddy email history to your new Google account.

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You need to create and set up a Google or Google Workspace account before migrating your emails.

Option 1. Migrate GoDaddy Email to G Suite or 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.

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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.

Cons of the automatic process:

  • A paid service, but worth investing in, according to customers' reviews.
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If you are switching from GoDaddy to Google Workspace (G Suite) while keeping your domain, VaultMe will work for your project as well:

  1. When signing up for Google Workspace, verify the ownership of your domain without activating Gmail. This way, your GoDaddy account will continue to work during the transition period.
  2. Migrate your emails from GoDaddy to Google Workspace using VaultMe.
  3. Change MX records to activate Gmail and point email to your Google Workspace account.
  4. Transfer the domain to Google Workspace, if necessary.

If you have difficulty configuring your account, contact Google Workspace's support for assistance.

To migrate GoDaddy Workspace emails to G Suite or Gmail automatically:

  1. Navigate to the VaultMe app.

  2. Select IMAP as your source service provider. This option will only work for accounts hosted by GoDaddy (GoDaddy Workspace). If your GoDaddy email account is hosted by Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Outlook), scroll down to the next section of the instructions.

  3. Select Google or Google Workspace as your destination service provider.

  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. 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.

To migrate GoDaddy Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Outlook) emails to Gmail automatically:

  1. Navigate to the VaultMe app.

  2. Select Microsoft 365 as your source service provider.

  3. Select Google or Google Workspace as your destination service provider.

  4. Connect your accounts. VaultMe will use the safe OAuth 2.0 protocol to connect to your accounts so your passwords will not be exposed to the app.

  5. Start your migration.

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If you are a small business owner or an administrator tasked with migrating several GoDaddy user accounts to Google Workspace, you can consider using VaultMe for Admins, the advanced tool for migrating email. The following article provides instructions for preparing for your migration and using VaultMe for Admins as your email migration tool: How to Migrate to Google Workspace: VaultMe's Step-by-Step Guide.

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Option 2. Migrate GoDaddy email to G Suite or Gmail Manually

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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:

  1. Open the Outlook app on your computer and ensure that you are signed in to your GoDaddy email account.

  2. 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.

  3. Enable IMAP in Gmail.

  4. Connect your Gmail account to the Outlook app.

    1. Go to File > Info > Add account.
    2. Sign in to Gmail.

  5. 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.

  6. Check the results in Gmail.

Option 3. Import GoDaddy Emails to Gmail

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With this method, you will be able to create copies of your emails from GoDaddy in Gmail. Note that custom labels will not be transferred. Only emails from your GoDaddy "Inbox" will be imported to Gmail.

To import your GoDaddy emails to Gmail:

  1. Navigate to Gmail.

  2. Click the "Settings" icon in the top upper corner, then "See all settings."

  3. Click the "Account and Import" or "Accounts" tab.

  4. Click "Import mail and contacts."

  5. Connect your GoDaddy email account using Gmail's instructions in a pop-up window.

    The menu for connecting a GoDaddy email account to Gmail
    Import GoDaddy emails to Gmail, Step 5: Sign in.

  6. Click "Start import."

  7. 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. Connect a GoDaddy Email to Gmail

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With this method, you will be able to send and receive your GoDaddy emails in Gmail. However, many users are experiencing issues with this approach. Back up any critical data before setting up Gmail to send and receive your GoDaddy emails.

To send emails as your GoDaddy account from Gmail:

  1. In your Gmail account, click the Settings gear icon.
  2. Navigate to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. In the "Send mail as" section, click "Add another email address."
  4. Enter the name you want to display and your GoDaddy email address.
  5. Click "Send verification" to the new email address.
  6. Sign in to your GoDaddy email account.
  7. Verify your email by clicking the link in the verification email or entering the confirmation code.
  8. Once verification is complete, return to the "Accounts and Import" tab in your primary account.
  9. Choose whether to "Reply from the same address the message was sent to" or set the second account as your default.

For more information about this option, refer to Google's help article: Send emails from a different address or alias.

To receive emails as your GoDaddy account in Gmail:

  1. In Gmail, go to "Settings" and click "See all settings."
  2. Navigate to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  3. In the "POP Download" section, select "Enable POP for all mail."
  4. Select "Keep Gmail's copy in the inbox."
  5. Save changes.
  6. Navigate to the "Accounts and import" or "Accounts" tab.
  7. Go to the "Check mail from other accounts" section and click "Add a mail account."
  8. Type the GoDaddy email address.
  9. Click "Next."
  10. Enter your username and password.
  11. Click "Add Account."

For more information about this option, refer to Google's help article: Add another email account on your computer.

Option 5. Forward GoDaddy Email to Gmail

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This method will allow you to receive copies of all future emails 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, 2, or 3.

To forward your GoDaddy business email to Gmail:

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

  1. Sign in to Email and Office Dashboard using your GoDaddy username and password.

  2. Navigate to "Admin" > "Email Forwarding."

  3. Select "Forwarding Status."

  4. Turn the toggle to the "On" position.

  5. Click "Close."

Step 2. Set up auto-forwarding.

  1. Sign in to your Email and Office Dashboard using your GoDaddy username and password.

  2. Navigate to "Manage" > "Forwarding."

  3. Select "Forward Mail To" and enter your Gmail email address.

  4. Check the box that says "Keep a Copy of Forwarded Mail."

  5. Click "Save."

How to Import GoDaddy Contacts to Gmail

In this section, we explain how to 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:

  1. Go to "Address Book" > "Contacts."

  2. Click the burger icon next to "Contacts."

  3. Click "Export."

  4. Click "Export CSV."

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

  1. Navigate to Outlook on the web.

  2. In the right panel, click the "People" icon.

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    Navigate to Outlook People

  3. Click "Manage contacts" in the upper panel.

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    Export contacts from Outlook People

  4. Select "Export contacts."

Step 2: Import your GoDaddy address book to Gmail.

  1. Go to Google Contacts.

  2. In the left-hand panel, select "Import."

  3. Select the file that you've previously exported from GoDaddy.

    The menu for importing emails to Gmail
    Import GoDaddy emails to Gmail

  4. Wait for the file to upload and review the results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my GoDaddy email with Gmail?

If you've bought your domain from GoDaddy, you will be able to keep it even if you switch to Google Workspace. You'll have to keep your domain subscription with GoDaddy and pay for the Google Workspace package separately.

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 G Suite?

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 arrives in Gmail instead of GoDaddy.

If you also want to transfer your domain from GoDaddy to Google Workspace (i.e., pay Google Workspace for your domain instead of GoDaddy), you will need to do that after you've transferred your content.

To transfer the domain from GoDaddy to Google Domains:

  1. Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio and select the domain you need to transfer to Google.
  2. Select the "Lock" button.
  3. Click "Turn Lock Off" and click "Continue."
  4. Return to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio and select the domain.
  5. Go to the "Transfer" menu and select "Transfer to Another Registrar."

How do I change my GoDaddy email to Google Workspace?

To change email service providers, set up a Google Workspace account, transfer your email history there (optional), and then close your GoDaddy account. You can continue using GoDaddy's domain hosting services even if you transfer your GoDaddy email to Gmail.

How do I link my GoDaddy email to Google?

Linking a GoDaddy email account to Google is possible but not recommended because you cannot import your custom folders to your Google inbox. If you choose to add your GoDaddy account to Gmail, you will only be able to import system folders such as Inbox and Sent Mail. For instructions on how to do that, see this article: Add another email account.

If you are planning to use Google Workspace for your emails, consider switching to Google completely.

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 another, although these methods have additional limitations.

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

Need to migrate your organization's data from GoDaddy Outlook to Google Workspace? Use VaultMe's detailed guide for switching from GoDaddy to Google Workspace: How to Migrate to Google Workspace: VaultMe's Step-by-Step guide.

Want to transfer your GoDaddy Microsoft 365 files to another account? This article provides easy-to-follow instructions: How to Transfer OneDrive Files and Folders to Another Account.

Need guidance on how to choose an email migration tool? This article will help you: How to Choose an Email Migration Tool.

Looking for a way to combine all email accounts into one? Explore your options using this article: Combine Two or More Email Accounts Into One.

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