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Fix Missing Emails Migrating GoDaddy Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace
Question details
Users are experiencing missing previous emails and failing to receive new messages after migrating their domain email from GoDaddy Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Migrating a business domain email hosting service from GoDaddy's Microsoft 365 environment to Google Workspace.
- Observed behavior
- New incoming messages are not arriving in the new Gmail inbox, and previously stored emails from Microsoft 365 are missing.
Ensure you have administrator access to your GoDaddy DNS settings and your Google Workspace Admin console before attempting to troubleshoot mail flow and data migration issues.
Verify and Update Domain DNS MX Records
Updating your domain's MX (Mail Exchanger) records is crucial for ensuring new emails are routed to Google Workspace instead of the old Microsoft 365 servers.
If new emails are not arriving in your Google Workspace inbox after the migration, your domain's DNS settings are likely still pointing to GoDaddy's Microsoft 365 servers. You must delete the old records and add Google's designated MX records.
Log in to your GoDaddy account, navigate to 'My Products', select your domain name, and click on 'DNS' to open the DNS Management page.
Locate any existing MX records that point to Microsoft 365 (often containing 'outlook.com' or 'protection.outlook.com') and delete them to prevent mail routing conflicts.
Click 'Add New Record', select 'MX' as the type, and input the official Google Workspace MX record values provided in your Google Admin console.
Check the Data Migration Status in Google Workspace
Verify that the email data migration from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace completed successfully to restore missing previous emails.
Contact Service Provider Support
Reach out to official support channels if your settings appear correct but mail flow and historical migrations are still failing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for new MX records to take effect?
DNS changes, including updating MX records, can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours to fully propagate across the internet. During this time, mail flow might be inconsistent and some emails may still temporarily route to the old provider.
Why are my old emails not showing up in Google Workspace?
If old emails are missing, the data migration tool may have failed, paused due to authentication errors, or not been properly initiated. You should check the Data Migration section in your Google Workspace Admin console for detailed error reports.
Should I cancel my GoDaddy Microsoft 365 subscription immediately?
No, it is highly recommended to keep your GoDaddy Microsoft 365 subscription active until you have verified that all previous emails are successfully migrated and that new emails are consistently routing correctly to your Google Workspace inbox.
Can I use a third-party migration tool if the built-in Google tool fails?
Yes, if the built-in Google Workspace Data Migration service continues to fail, many businesses successfully use third-party email migration services like BitTitan MigrationWiz or specialized IMAP migration tools to transfer their historical data.
