Moving Your Godaddy Domain to Microsoft 365
For many businesses, the move to Microsoft 365 can be a daunting task. It involves transferring your existing domain name from another provider, such as GoDaddy, to the Microsoft platform. The process can be time-consuming and complex, but with the right help, it can be done quickly and easily. In this article, we’ll discuss the steps you need to take to move your GoDaddy domain to Microsoft 365.
Prerequisites
Before you can migrate your domain from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365, there are some prerequisites that must be met. First, you’ll need to make sure that the domain is registered with GoDaddy and that you have the ability to make changes to the domain’s DNS records. Additionally, you’ll need to be able to create a new Office 365 account, as well as the ability to access the Office 365 Admin Center.
Steps to Migration
Once you’ve met the prerequisites, you can begin the process of migrating your domain from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365. Here are the steps to get started:
* Sign in to the Office 365 Admin Center.
* Select Domains from the left-hand navigation bar.
* Click Add Domain.
* Enter the domain name that you want to migrate from GoDaddy.
* Choose the option to “I’ll manage my own DNS records.”
* Create a TXT record with the name “_dmarc” and the value “v=DMARC1;p=none;” and save the record.
* Create a CNAME record with the name “autodiscover” and the value “autodiscover.outlook.com.”
* Create another CNAME record with the name “sip” and the value “sipdir.online.lync.com.”
* Create an MX record with the name “@” and the value “msauth.microsoft.com.”
* Create an additional MX record with the name “@” and the value “msauth.microsoft.com.”
* Save the DNS records.
* Sign in to GoDaddy.
* Go to the Domains tab.
* Select the domain you want to migrate.
* Go to the Manage DNS tab.
* Delete the existing DNS records.
* Create the same DNS records as the ones you created in the Office 365 Admin Center.
* Save the DNS records.
* Go back to the Office 365 Admin Center.
* Go to the Domains tab.
* Select the domain you want to migrate.
* Click the Verify button.
* Once the domain is verified, click the Activate button.
* Once the domain is activated, click the Assign button.
* Follow the prompts to assign the domain to the appropriate users.
Finishing Up
Once you’ve completed all of the steps above, your domain should be successfully migrated from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365. You can now begin using the domain with your Office 365 services. It is important to note that it may take up to 72 hours for the migration to be completed and for the domain to be fully functional.
Conclusion
Moving a domain from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 can be a complex process, but with the right help, it can be done quickly and easily. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can successfully migrate your domain from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 in no time.
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