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A Record not providing Microsoft IP when migrating from GoDaddy. Need Root Cause
We are in the process of migrating 15 domains underneath 1 master tenant. The first few went fine but we ran into an issue where the A record was not created and email would not go through. I know th...
Hey DemetriusRouse ,
No need to migrate from one tenant to another—we can actually do something much better: it’s called Defederation.
Defederation allows us to remove GoDaddy’s control over the tenant and bring it fully under Microsoft’s management without changing accounts, data, or emails. Here’s how it works:
GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 – Defederation Overview
1- Disconnect GoDaddy
- Access the hidden Microsoft admin panel
- Remove GoDaddy’s federation and regain control
2- Assign Microsoft Licenses
- Purchase new licenses directly from Microsoft (GoDaddy licenses can't be transferred)
- Use shared mailboxes where possible to optimize cost
3- Update, Secure & Adapt
- Reset all user passwords
- Update DNS to Microsoft for better email security
- Change SharePoint URL to a new, Microsoft-managed domain (optional but recommended)
4- Verify & Finalize
- Seamless transition with zero downtime
- Full access to Microsoft 365 admin features, security tools, and no GoDaddy restrictions
Result: Native Microsoft 365 tenant with full control and better long-term scalability.
Let me know if you'd like to proceed—I’ve helped many businesses through this exact process smoothly.
Best,
Ahmed Masoud