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:

  1. You have a domain name registered with GoDaddy.
  2. You have a Gmail account.
  3. You have access to your GoDaddy account and your Gmail account.

Step 1: Prepare your domain name

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and go to the "Domain Manager" section.
  2. Find the domain name you want to transfer and click on the "Manage" button next to it.
  3. Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) and select "Domain Settings".
  4. Scroll down to the "Domain Name Servers" section and click on the "Edit" button.
  5. 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

  1. Log in to your Gmail account and go to the "Google Domains" section.
  2. Click on the "Add a domain" button and enter your domain name.
  3. 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

  1. Go back to your GoDaddy account and go to the "Domain Manager" section.
  2. Find the domain name you want to transfer and click on the "Transfer" button next to it.
  3. Select "Google Domains" as the destination registrar.
  4. Enter your Gmail account credentials to authorize the transfer.
  5. Review the transfer details and confirm the transfer.

Step 4: Update your DNS settings

  1. Log in to your Gmail account and go to the "Google Domains" section.
  2. Click on the "DNS" tab and update the DNS settings to point to Google's servers.
  3. 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

  1. Wait for 48 hours to allow the DNS changes to propagate.
  2. Verify that your domain name is pointing to Google's servers by checking your domain's DNS settings.
  3. 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.