[Easiest] How to Migrate from Google Workspace to Office 365

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• Can I Migrate Google Workspace to Office 365?
• Easiest Way to Migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
• Common Way to Migrate from Google Workspace to Office 365
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Can I Migrate Google Workspace to Office 365?

Users of other cloud applications such as Google Workspace (G Suite) are planning to migrate to the Microsoft 365 platform due to personal work needs or the advanced features offered by the platform. Comparing Google Workspace with Office 365, Office 365 offers a wide range of plans, integration with desktop email client apps, and more features than other online storage platforms. Plus, Office 365 is favored by many businesses because of its security and flexible plans and subscriptions.

2 Easy Ways to Migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

So, how to implement Google Workspace migration to Office 365? You can follow the 2 parts below to achieve this.

Part 1. Google Workspace Email Migration to Office 365

To transfer email files from Google Workspace to Office 365 more easily and securely, you can use a professional email migration tool --- MultCloud. The Email Migration feature provided by this tool can help you automatically transfer emails and attachments in Google Workspace directly to your OneDrive for Business account. Conversely, you can also transfer Outlook emails to Google Workspace. Even the email download feature helps you back up email data directly to your local device.

Let’s get our hands dirty (not literally) and walk through the process.

Step 1. Visit MultCloud’s website and create a free account. They also offer premium plans with faster speeds and more features.

Step 2. Once logged in, go to the "Add Email" tab, then select Gmail (for Google Workspace) and authenticate your account. Go to the "Add Cloud" tab, then select OneDrive for Business to connect.

Step 3. Navigate to “Email Migration”. Choose Gmail as the source and OneDrive for Business as the destination. You can choose specific folders or the entire mailbox.

Step 4. Hit “Migrate Now”. You can also schedule the migration for later if needed.

Step 5. MultCloud allows you to monitor the transfer in real-time. Once done, check your Office 365 inbox to confirm everything arrived intact.

Part 2. Simple Ways to Migrate Data from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

Once email data has been migrated, the next step is to transfer files and folders from Google Drive to OneDrive or SharePoint.  MultCloud is specially designed for cloud data management and migration, and supports more than 30 major clouds, such as Google Drive, Google Workspace, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, Dropbox, Dropbox Business, SharePoint Online, Wasabi, and even Shared with me and Shared Drive etc. So, you can use it to add accounts into one interface to easily manage multiple cloud storage accounts.

♦ Easily integrate Google and Office 365: You can easily integrate Google and Microsoft products such as Google Drive and Shared Drive in Google Workspace, OneDrive and SharePoint Online in Office 365.
♦ High-performance all-in-one solution: High speed, high security and no data loss. Jump-start your cloud migration with leading and proven technology.
♦ Trusted experience with global reach: The most popular cloud-to-cloud transfer scenarios powered by MultCloud, offering a broad range of migration approaches for businesses of all types and sizes.
♦ Outstanding support and service: A dedicated support team is always available to assist you during your migration.

Option 1. Perform Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration via Cloud Transfer

If you just need to migrate Google Workspace personal data to Office 365, MultCloud's Cloud Transfer feature will suit your needs.

Step 1. Click the "Add Cloud" button, select Google Workspace, and then select "Access Personal Cloud" to grant MultCloud access.

Step 2. Click the "Add Cloud" button, select OneDrive for Business, and then select "Access Personal Cloud" to grant MultCloud access.

Step 3. Open the "Cloud Transfer" page, select the files and folders in Google Workspace as the source, then select OneDrive for Business or a folder within it as the destination, and finally the "Transfer Now" button below, MultCloud will instantly transfer your files from Google Workspace to Office 365 OneDrive.

In "Options" you can:

• Select "Delete all source files after transfer is complete" for a clean migration.
• Turn on "Email" notifications to be notified as soon as the transfer is complete.
• Set to include or exclude files with certain extensions when transferring.

In "Schedule", you can: choose a daily, weekly, or monthly scheduled cloud file transfer schedule to let MultCloud automate your Google Workspace to Office 365 moving.

Option 2. Migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 via Team Transfer

If you want to migrate Google Workspace admin data to OneDrive for Business, then you can try the "Team Transfer" feature to move every account under your team from one cloud to another in an orderly manner.

Step 1. Click the "Add Cloud" button, select Google Workspace, and select "Access Organization" to grant MultCloud access. Then add OneDrive for Business in the same way.

Step 2. Open the "Team Transfer" page, click "Add Source Cloud" to add and select your Google Workspace as the source.

Step 3. Click "Add Target Cloud" and select your OneDrive for Business account as the target.

Step 5. Click "Bulk Match" and choose your preferred method to link accounts between source and destination.

• Auto-Match: MultCloud will automatically match accounts between source and destination.
• Upload CSV: You can manually upload a CSV for MultCloud to link accounts based on the CSV.
• Download CSV: After matching accounts, you can download the CSV locally for your next use.

Step 6. Click "Transfer Now" and MultCloud will immediately migrate data from Google Workspace to OneDrive for Business.

Common Way to Migrate from Google Workspace to Office 365

Both Google Workspace and Office 365's admin center offer a manual or on-premises way of data migration. The whole process is divided into many stages, and each stage has multiple steps. Therefore, the process of this process is much more complicated than the third-party migration method, takes a lot of time to complete, and may fail if there is a slight error or network problem.

Part 1. Migrate Email and Calendar

The whole process includes:

1. Verify that the two platform domains are the same;
2. Create a user in the target account;
3. Create a list of mailboxes for migration in a CSV file;
4. Create a Gmail IMAP migration endpoint;
5. Create migration batches and move mailboxes;
6. Update DNS records.

To make this process clearer for you, you can refer to the automated Google Workspace migration to Microsoft 365 documentation provided by Microsoft, which contains detailed steps. During this process, if you follow all the steps correctly, the migration will succeed; otherwise, you may waste time and effort without getting there.

Also, you need to know that using the above manual migration of G Suite to Office 365 has obvious disadvantages:

• Maximum number of mailboxes - 50, 000; Maximum file size - 10MB;
• Only emails are migrated; cloud files cannot be migrated;
• Long and complicated process (creation of migration endpoints mostly fails);
• Human error can lead to the failure of the entire process;
• Technical expertise is required to perform the process correctly;
• Risk of incomplete migration or data loss.

Part 2. Migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 with Migration Manager

Migration Manager is Microsoft’s built-in tool for moving data to Microsoft 365 — including email, contacts, and calendars. It's designed for IT admins but not user-friendly enough for those without deep technical knowledge.

Step 1: Connect to Google. Sign in to your Google account and install Microsoft 365 migration app in Google Workspace Marketplace.

Step 2: Scan and assess. Add Google Drives for scanning. Once the scans are complete, download the Scan reports to investigate any possible issues that might block your migration.

Step 3: Copy to Migrations list. After a Google Drive is scanned as "Ready to migrate", you can add them to your migration list.

Step 4: Review destination paths. We automatically map source paths to any exactly matching destination paths. Ensure content is being copied to the right place by reviewing and modifying as needed for each destination path.

Step 5: Map identities. Map your domains, groups and users in Google Drive to those in Microsoft 365 to migrate metadata and permissions correctly.

Step 6: Migrate and Monitor. After reviewing your migration setup, migrate your Google Drives and monitor the progress.

Summary

This article describes 2 methods for users looking for Google Workspace to Office 365 migration. One method is manual and the other is automatic. The choice of migration method is left to the user, but we recommend using MultCloud to migrate G Suite to Office 365 because it's easy. In addition, you can also experience the Cloud Sync, Cloud Backup, and Remote Upload functions provided by MultCloud.

FAQs

1. How do I plan and prepare for a migration from Google Workspace to Office 365?

Planning is crucial. You'll need to assess your current setup, decide on a migration strategy (e.g., cutover, staged, hybrid), inform your users, backup important data, and ensure compatibility between the two platforms.

2. Can I migrate all my data seamlessly, including emails, contacts, and files, without any data loss or disruptions?

While it's possible to migrate most data seamlessly, some challenges may arise, especially with complex setups. Data loss can occur if not properly managed. It's important to use migration tools, plan thoroughly, and perform testing to minimize disruptions.

3. What post-migration tasks and considerations should I be aware of?

After migration, you'll need to update DNS records, reconfigure devices and email clients, provide training for users on the new platform, and monitor for any issues or anomalies. Additionally, consider implementing security and compliance settings to meet your organization's needs.

4. Can I directly move files from Google Drive to SharePoint?

Yes, you can do it easily with "Cloud Transfer" in MultCloud. You just need to add Google Drive and SharePoint, and then configure the migration task.