Fix Outlook Web Redirecting to GoDaddy Login for Microsoft 365
Question details
The user is unable to access a direct Microsoft 365 business account via Outlook on the web because the sign-in page forces a redirect to a GoDaddy login screen associated with a different Exchange account.
- Product
- Outlook on the Web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to sign into multiple Microsoft 365 accounts—one hosted directly by Microsoft and another by GoDaddy—using the same web browser.
- Observed behavior
- The standard Microsoft sign-in page incorrectly redirects to GoDaddy's federated authentication portal due to domain hosting conflicts, preventing access to the Microsoft-hosted account.
Verify the exact hosting provider for each of your email accounts and keep the login credentials for both your Microsoft-purchased and GoDaddy-hosted domains handy.
Use Private Browsing to Isolate Account Sessions
Because GoDaddy and Microsoft use different authentication portals, using private browsing prevents conflicting login tokens and stops the automatic redirect.
When you use Outlook on the web, cached credentials from a GoDaddy-hosted Exchange account can force a redirection from the standard Microsoft 365 login page to GoDaddy's portal. Isolating your sessions prevents this overlap.
Confirm which email account was purchased directly from Microsoft and which is managed through GoDaddy's Exchange services.
Launch an Incognito or Private browsing session in your web browser (e.g., press Ctrl+Shift+N in Chrome or Edge) to bypass existing cached logins.
In the private window, go directly to outlook.office.com or portal.office.com to access the standard Microsoft 365 login screen.
Enter the email address for your Microsoft-hosted account. Since there are no cached GoDaddy credentials in this session, the page will not redirect.
Set Up Dedicated Browser Profiles for Each Account
Creating separate browser profiles allows you to stay logged into both your Microsoft and GoDaddy accounts simultaneously without session overlap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Microsoft 365 account automatically redirect to GoDaddy?
If your email domain or a connected account was purchased and hosted through GoDaddy, Microsoft 365 recognizes the domain's tenant and automatically redirects you to GoDaddy's federated authentication page to verify your credentials.
Can I manage a GoDaddy email account in the regular Microsoft admin center?
Typically, no. GoDaddy restricts access to the standard Microsoft 365 admin center, requiring users to manage their mailboxes, user passwords, and billing directly through the GoDaddy dashboard instead.
How do I stop my browser from remembering the GoDaddy login?
You can prevent this by clearing your browser's cookies and cache. For a permanent solution, consistently use separate browser profiles or incognito windows when accessing your different Microsoft 365 accounts.
Do I need a separate Microsoft 365 subscription if I use GoDaddy email?
GoDaddy provides its own bundled Microsoft 365 plans for email hosting. If you only need email, the GoDaddy plan covers it. You only need a separate Microsoft subscription if you require additional services not included in your GoDaddy tier.
