Migrate Google Workspace (G Suite) to Office 365 on Mac Devices
Mark Briggs | January 3rd, 2023 | G Suite, Mac OS X
With the highly advanced features offered by Microsoft 365, many users of cloud applications are switching. The major migration taking place currently is from Google Workspace to Office 365 on Mac and Windows.
G Suite or Google Workspace being one of the most commonly used cloud-based applications offers multiple varieties of applications that are the right hand for large organizations. In October 2020 Google made multiple changes. Out of the changes G Suite is now rebranded as Google Workspace.
Similarly, Office 365 plays the same vital role in providing the best productivity apps for any device. Having Office 365 is always a plus point as a user can access the account anywhere at any time. Therefore, switching to O365 is the best option to access email data.
What are the Methods to Migrate Google Workspace to Office 365?
Just like the regular regime, we will explain the manual method to transfer data from Google Workspace to O365 and then, will move to the most demanded automated method.
Also, find out how to Transfer G Suite email to Gmail
Manually Transfer Google Workspace data to Office 365
The manual or the common practice to move the data from G suite or Google Workspace. For the migration Admin center of both platforms is required. Now follow the steps carefully,
- Go to Office 365, and make sure you own your Domain with Domain Verifications.
- Now add Users to Office 35 Account
- Get a Gmail Mailboxes list to migrate and connect Office 365 to your Gmail account.
- Then, create a migration batch and start migrating Gmail Mailboxes.
- After completing the Data migration, check the MX record. Wait till the Update of the DNS Record to route Gmail to Outlook 365
Limitations of Common Method
- The above-mentioned steps are in an abbreviated format. While the steps are lengthy and need time to complete the whole process successfully.
- A Maximum of 50000 to 10 MB files is only allowed to transfer.
- A single error while performing the task could end up in the failure of the whole migration.
- Transfer of Email Mailbox is only possible via the Manual method
- Users without technical knowledge might get stuck in between the procedure, as high technical expertise is required to perform the task
Alternative Method for Mac OS Machine
An alternative or automated method for our Mac users. Email Backup Wizard for Mac, an astute application to download or migrate email files from one client to another. Here, uses this utility to execute the Google Workspace to O365 migration on Mac Machine – iMac, MacBook of OS X 10.8 and above versions effortlessly.
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Why import only mailboxes when you can migrate contacts, calendars, and all other data using a single software? Select the folder or file that you want to be accessed on the O365 account. Follow the steps now to migrate
Complete Illustration on how to Use the Tool
Install the setup on the Mac OS and carry out the simple steps mentioned below:
1. Choose G Suite from the Email source on the Application panel. Enter the details of the Google Workspace account. Hit the login button.
**Go to the Gmail setting, if you get interrupted in between due to an authentication error.
2. Now, all the Google Workspace data are loaded on the software interface. Select any of the folders/subfolders from the scanned file.
3. Go to the Select Saving option and choose Office 365. As a result, the tool will display the field to enter the details of the Office 365 account. Enter the required details.
4. Click on the filter option on the top menu to migrate selective data from Google Workspace to O365.
5. As the last step, click on Start backup to begin the migration process.
That’s it, now all the selected Google Workspace is transferred to Office 365.
FAQs.
Yes, import or transfer all the data from Google Workspace or G Suite to Office 365 by selecting the particular folder.
No, the tool itself will do the whole work. Whereas, if you encounter any authentication issue ensure they give access to a Third-party tool from Google settings.
Yes, we provide a trial version or the demo version. With the demo version, transfer around 25 emails or contact files to O365 effortlessly. The Trial version has all the features as that of the professional version except for the limitation. Go to the link below to purchase the license key.
Conclusion
The write has solved the major issue Mac users facing – Migration of Google Workspace to Office 365 on macOS. As of now, we hope the process is very clear and is done effectively and with ease. Both technical & non-technical users can operate the tool without any hassle and get access to Google data on MS Office 365.
