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How to migrate a business from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365? Users email, docs, sheets, Teams
I was tasked with my company of about 10 people to migrate our current workspace in Google to Microsoft 365. I was given a list of Microsoft One Drive prepaid keys to do this and I have set up my account but not too sure of the next step as there is a lot of articles and I'm unsure which is the most updated and seamless way to approach this.
I would like to transfer emails, folders, docs, and sheets from Google to One Drive as well as set up Teams so we are fully integrated in the Microsoft suite! I'm not too sure of what is necessary as I'm only familiar with Google Workspace and Slack.
So far I have the prepaid keys list but how can I start migrating over? Thank you!
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High level steps
1 Set up Microsoft 365 users using your prepaid licenses
2 Verify your domain in Microsoft 365
3 Migrate email calendars and contacts from Google Workspace using the Exchange admin center
4 Migrate Google Drive docs and sheets to OneDrive and SharePoint using Migration Manager
5 Configure Microsoft Teams and map shared files to SharePoint
6 Run a pilot with one user before switching everyone
I’ve documented this exact process with screenshots and real examples here
https://mstack360.com/google-workspace-to-microsoft-365-migration/
And here is a full live step by step migration walkthrough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8f1YssSgXM
These cover email files and Teams setup end to end and are kept practical for small teams.
Best,
Ahmed Masoud
To migrate a business from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, follow these essential steps:
1. Sign Up for Microsoft 365: Begin by signing up for a Microsoft 365 for Business account.
2. Domain Verification: Validate your domain ownership in Microsoft 365 and add users.
3. Set Up Security Policies: Configure security settings for Windows devices through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
4. Migrate Email and Calendar: Use Exchange Online migration tools to transfer emails, calendars, and contacts from Google Workspace.
5. Transfer Files: Employ Migration Manager to move data from Google Drive to OneDrive and SharePoint.
6. Finalize Migration: Connect your domain to Microsoft 365 and discontinue Google Workspace while retaining domain management if desired.
Also check out - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/migrating-from-google-workspace-microsoft-365-seamless-albert-taylor-xswdc
Refer this, there is 3rd party tools as well:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/mailbox-migration/perform-g-suite-migration
