Godaddy to gmail
You want to transfer your domain name from GoDaddy to Google (Gmail). Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with the process:
Prerequisites:
- You have a domain name registered with GoDaddy.
- You have a Gmail account.
- You have access to your GoDaddy account and your Gmail account.
Step 1: Prepare your domain name
- Log in to your GoDaddy account and go to the "Domain Manager" section.
- Find the domain name you want to transfer and click on the "Manage" button next to it.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) and select "Domain Settings".
- Scroll down to the "Domain Name Servers" section and click on the "Edit" button.
- Update the name servers to Google's name servers:
- Primary: ns1.google.com
- Secondary: ns2.google.com
- Tertiary: ns3.google.com
- Quaternary: ns4.google.com
Step 2: Verify your domain ownership
- Log in to your Gmail account and go to the "Google Domains" section.
- Click on the "Add a domain" button and enter your domain name.
- Follow the prompts to verify your domain ownership. You can do this by:
- Adding a TXT record to your domain's DNS settings.
- Uploading an HTML file to your domain's root directory.
- Using a third-party verification service.
Step 3: Transfer your domain name
- Go back to your GoDaddy account and go to the "Domain Manager" section.
- Find the domain name you want to transfer and click on the "Transfer" button next to it.
- Select "Google Domains" as the destination registrar.
- Enter your Gmail account credentials to authorize the transfer.
- Review the transfer details and confirm the transfer.
Step 4: Update your DNS settings
- Log in to your Gmail account and go to the "Google Domains" section.
- Click on the "DNS" tab and update the DNS settings to point to Google's servers.
- Update the following records:
- A record: @ -> 216.58.194.174
- MX record: @ -> ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
- TXT record: @ -> v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
Step 5: Verify your domain settings
- Wait for 48 hours to allow the DNS changes to propagate.
- Verify that your domain name is pointing to Google's servers by checking your domain's DNS settings.
- Test your domain name by visiting it in a web browser.
That's it! Your domain name should now be transferred from GoDaddy to Google (Gmail). If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to ask.