When to Use Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration?

Businesses Switching from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

Businesses Switching from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

When your organization decides to migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 for better collaboration, security, compliance, and productivity features. A reliable G Suite to Office 365 migration tool allows you to migrate emails, contacts, calendars, attachments, Google Groups, and other items.

Organization Adopting Microsoft Teams

Organizations Adopting Microsoft Teams

Enterprises that want to move from Google Chat to Microsoft Teams need a reliable way to preserve their team conversations and collaboration history. A migration tool transfers Google Chat data, including 1:1 direct messages, group chats, spaces, threads, attachments, and other supported content, to Microsoft Teams.

Hybrid and Cloud Modernization Projects

Hybrid & Cloud Modernization Projects

Organizations that upgrade their technology infrastructure often choose Microsoft 365 to improve collaboration, use Autopilot features, and take advantage of built-in apps. Our G Suite to O365 Migration tool ensures a smooth data migration to make your data accessible to employees across your enterprise.

What Data Can You Migrate?

Transfer supported Google Workspace data to Microsoft 365 with accuracy and minimal downtime.

Gmail
Gmail Emails, Attachments, Labels, Folders, Categories, Draft Emails, Read/Unread Status, Starred Emails, Spam & Trash Folders, Email Properties, Mailbox Hierarchy, Inline Images.
Calendar/Appointment
Calendar/Appointment Events, Appointments, Recurring Events, Meeting Invitations, Attendees, Responses, Event Attachments, Reminders, Time Zone Settings, Calendar Permissions, Shared Calendars.
Contacts
Contacts Contact Lists, Contact Groups, Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, Company Details, Notes, Profile Information
Google Chat
Google Chat Chat History, 1:1 Direct Messages, Spaces, Shared Files, User Conversations, Timestamps.
Google Groups
Google Groups Groups, Group Members, Distribution Lists
Tasks
Tasks Personal Tasks, Task Lists, Due Dates, Notes, Task Status.

Why Choose Kernel G Suite to Office 365 Migration Tool?

Explore the key benefits that can make your Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration easy and secure:

Import User Mapping from CSV

Import User Mapping from CSV

Quickly add bulk source and destination users with the CSV import option. Import multiple user accounts at once, reduce manual effort, and simplify user mapping before mailbox migration.

Exclude Deleted and Empty Folders

Exclude Deleted and Empty Folders

Skip deleted and empty folders during migration to transfer only required data. Reduces unwanted folders and unnecessary data to keep the destination organized.

Concurrent Migration

Concurrent Mailbox Migration

Migrate multiple Google Workspace user data through multiple migration instances at the same time. Run batch migration to reduce overall data transfer time without interrupting other ongoing processes.

Supports Modern Authentication

Supports Modern Authentication

Connect Microsoft 365 with Modern Authentication for secure account access. Authenticate Google Workspace and Office 365 accounts using Admin credentials for safe and authorized mailbox access.

User Friendly Interface

Easy-to-Use Interface

Run your complete Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration using a user-friendly interface. Our tool offers simple navigation and guided steps to help admins perform mailbox migration without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

Minimal Downtime in Servers

Minimize Server Downtime

The Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration tool supports staged selective migration to help organizations plan cutover activities. It uses a secure API-based copy migration method to read source data without deleting or modifying the original supported items and move your G Suite data to Office 365.

Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration Tool Features

Explore all the features of Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration software to migrate G Suite to Office 365.

Complete Google Apps to Office 365 Migration

Complete Google Apps to Office 365 Migration

Migrate Google Apps data to Office 365 with complete mailbox items, including emails, contacts, calendars, appointments, tasks, and Google Chat conversations.

Migrate Google Groups to Microsoft 365

Google Groups to Microsoft 365 Migration

Migrate Google Groups to Microsoft 365 Groups along with emails, notes, calendars, appointments, and attachments. Transfer your G Suite mailbox or Google Groups to Office 365 Groups.

Filters for Selective Google Workspace Migration

Filters for Selective Google Workspace Migration

The tool lets you selectively migrate from G Suite to Office 365 with its filters. Use Date Filters and Item Type Filters to migrate G Suite to Microsoft 365 (only specific items).

Incremental Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration

Incremental Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration

The G Suite to Microsoft 365 Migration software lets you avoid data duplication by using the Delta Migration feature. Migrate only newly added data to Office 365 by skipping any previously migrated data in regular migration.

Secure Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Login

Secure Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Login

The G Suite to Office 365 software offers encrypted login authentication. Connect your source and destination accounts using Admin credentials and start your migration process.

Migrate Data to Any Microsoft 365 Location

Migrate Data to Any Microsoft 365 Location

The software allows you to migrate G Suite mailboxes to Primary, Shared, Archive Mailbox, or Public Folder of the Office 365 account. Transfer G Suite mailbox to any Office 365 mailbox.

Preserve Google Workspace Folder Structure

Preserve Google Workspace Folder Structure

The Google Apps to Office 365 migration software preserves the supported folder hierarchy, including subfolders, names, sizes, and items. Your G Suite mailbox structure may remain intact after migration to Office 365.

Migrate Google Chat Data

Migrate Google Chat Data

Transfer Google Chat messages, replies, emojis, mentions, inline images, hyperlinks, reactions, timestamps, and file links to Microsoft Teams.

Migrate Direct Messages and Spaces

Migrate Direct Messages and Spaces

Preserve important team communication of Google Chat, including 1:1 direct Messages and Google Spaces, in Microsoft Teams. Transfer all your Direct Messages in Teams Direct Messages, and Google Spaces in Teams Direct Messages, or Teams Group Chat.

Migrate Bulk Google Email Accounts

Migrate Bulk Google Email Accounts

Migrate multiple Google users’ mailboxes to Exchange Online. Perform a bulk G Suite to Office 365 migration as per your licensing, API, and Services limits.

Shows Live Migration Status

Live Migration Status

Track your G Suite to Office 365 migration status in real-time. View a complete migration summary report, including mailbox email address, folder name, status (Successful, Processing, and Pending), item counts, and remarks (for failed items).

Save Migration Report

Save Migration Report

The G Suite migration tool saves a post-migration CSV report with folder-level migration status and item remarks, which helps admins to validate and review the successful migration to Office 365.

How to Migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

Watch the video tutorial and follow the step-by-step guide to migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.

Kernel Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Video

Microsoft Native Migration vs Kernel Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration

Go through the detailed comparison below to know which migration approach is safe to migrate your Google Workspace data to Office 365:

Microsoft Native Migration
  • It usually focuses on email migration and may require separate methods for other data types.
  • It supports individual accounts, that increase administrative effort for bulk mailboxes.
  • Takes extra time and stops migration while migrating to a large mailbox.
  • Data inconsistencies and missing email attributes in the target environment.
  • Requires multiple manual tasks and takes extra time while executing migration.
  • Demands technical knowledge, configuration tasks, and continuous monitoring.
VS
Kernel Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration
  • Transfers emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, Google Chat, and more from a single console.
  • Supports multiple user accounts in a single migration process.
  • Handles large mailboxes with concurrent migration for large environments.
  • Preserves folder hierarchy, metadata, and mailbox structure.
  • Migrates mailboxes of different sizes using a simple process.
  • Offers a simple graphical user interface to guide technical and non-technical users.

What Customers say

Read honest reviews from IT professionals who managed their workspace transition with the Kernel Google Workspace to Office 365 migration tool.

clientsquote James USA

Our company planned to move all mailboxes from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Kernel G Suite to Office 365 Migration transferred all mailboxes and folders with complete data. The migration process went smoothly.

clientsquote Sophia Australia

We wanted Google Chat conversations and Google Spaces messages in Microsoft Teams. With Kernel Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration tool, we securely migrated all our Google Chat Direct Messages and Spaces to Microsoft Teams Chat.

clientsquote Mark USA

After changing our cloud platform from Google Workspace to Office 365, we wanted all our Google Groups in Microsoft 365. Kernel G Suite to Office 365 Migration transferred every group with its conversations and related data accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the P12 key in the G Suite account?

A P12 file contains private-key credentials and certificate information that helps the Google service account to connect with third-party applications like our G Suite email migration to Office 365 software. Here is a step-by-step guide to create P12 key:

  • Step 1: Login to your G Suite account and go to the list of service accounts.
  • Step 2: Select the service account whose apps data you want to migrate to Office 365.
  • Step 3: Choose the Add Key option and proceed with Create New Key.
  • Step 4: Choose the second option of P12 and click Create.
  • Step 5: P12 key will be downloaded on the computer. You can check it in the download folder. You will need to enter the complete file path of the P12 key in the G Suite login page of the software.
How to migrate Google Chat to Microsoft Teams Chat?

The Google Apps to Office 365 migration software offers a separate Google Chat Migration module to easily migrate all the components of Google Chat to Microsoft Teams Chat. Here's how to do so:

  • Step 1: Launch the software and click Google Chat Migration tab.
  • Step 2: Enter Google Chat credentials, select abc.p12 key, and click Next to map account.
  • Step 3: Enter Office 365 credentials and click Next.
  • Step 4: Map Source User with Destination User and click Next.
  • Step 5: In the Google Chat Entities To Migrate wizard, Select Google Chat option.
  • Step 6: Select Google Chat users you want to migrate and click Next.
  • Step 7: The software will start migrating Google Chat with their attachments in the Microsoft Teams Chat.
  • Step 8: You can easily view Migration Logs and save summary report in CSV format.
What is the essential checklist for migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365?

Make sure to follow this essential checklist to migrate G Suite to Office 365 securely

  • Step 1: Review Google Workspace emails, files, calendars, contacts, users, and shared business data before migration.
  • Step 2: Prepare Microsoft 365 tenant, verify domain, create user accounts, and configure mailbox settings properly.
  • Step 3: Create backup copies of important data and verify security policies, permissions, and compliance requirements.
  • Step 4: Transfer Gmail emails, calendars, contacts, chats, and groups to Microsoft 365.
  • Step 5: Check migration reports, monitor transfer status, identify failed items, and verify complete data accuracy.
The G Suite and Office 365 have different tenants. Can I still migrate from G Suite to Microsoft 365?

Our Google Workspace Mailboxes to Microsoft 365 tool doesn't require matching domain names when migrating from G Suite to Microsoft 365. It seamlessly migrates data to the Office 365 mailbox, irrespective of domain name specifications.

Is it possible to migrate Google Workspace without duplicate emails?

Yes, the G Suite to Office 365 Migration tool offers a Delta Migration feature that transfers only newly added data and skips previously migrated items to prevent remigration of previously processed items in the Office 365 account.

How long does Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration take?

Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration time depends on mailbox size, number of users, internet speed, and selected data.

Do I need admin credentials for Google Workspace migration?

Yes, admin credentials are required to authenticate both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 tenants securely before migration.

I have selected some mailboxes in Office 365 that are not required for the migration. How can I handle them?

The G Suite to Microsoft 365 migration tool allows users to fully control the data transfer. If the migration is not started, you can go back and unselect the mailboxes. Alternatively, in the mapping window, you can avoid mapping any Google mailbox to the Office 365 mailbox that you selected by mistake.

What is the migration limitation of the free version of the software?

Download and migrate from G Suite to Microsoft 365 for free with the trial version. The free version will migrate 10 items per folder. For a complete mailbox transfer, you must purchase the licensed version.

Can I migrate emails from my G Suite to Microsoft 365?

The Google Apps to Office 365 software allows you to migrate G Suite emails to different Office 365 destinations like Primary mailbox, Archive mailbox, and Public folders in their original state.

What are the common challenges during G Suite migration to Microsoft 365?

Switching from G Suite to Microsoft 365 involves several challenges, like mapping the source mailbox to the destination mailbox, migrating emails while retaining metadata, maintaining the original folder structure, and throttling. Our Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 tool takes care of all these complexities and makes the migration super easy.

Is the Global Admin user with an active Office 365 license required to connect to the destination Microsoft Teams for migration?

Yes, it is required to have a valid Office 365 license with a Teams subscription for the Global Administrator, whose credentials are being used to connect to the destination Microsoft Teams.

  • Process of the migration will be executed through this Global Admin user on behalf of all users.
  • In case OneDrive is not provisioned for the users, their files will be saved to the Global Admin’s OneDrive.
  • The Global Admin user's license must remain active even after migration, as all chat migration activities are performed using this account.
How can I resolve issues with migrating Contacts and Calendar/Appointments?

The G Suite to M365 Migration tool can migrate Calendar/Appointments and Contacts only if the API is enabled for them. To enable API, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Go to https://console.developers.google.com.
  • Step 2: Go to your domain and ensure that the new/existing project has the required API enabled.

G Suite to Office 365 software Prerequisites & recommendations

About Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration SoftwareAbout Software

Version: 24.2

Release Date: June 2024

License Type: Mailbox wise

Version SupportVersion Support

Office 365 (Microsoft 365): All plans, including Office 365 (Microsoft 365) Enterprise E1, E3, E5 & Exchange Online Plan 1, 2, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Office 365 A1, Office 365 A3, Office 365 A5, Office 365 F1, and Office 365 Business Essentials.


Google Workspace: All plans and subscriptions for G Suite, Business, Enterprise, Essentials, Frontline, Individual, and Education.


System RequirementsSystem Requirements

Hard Disk: 2 GB of disk space

Memory: 8 GB Minimum

Processor: Minimum 4 Core Processor

Operating System: Windows 11, 10, and older versions: Windows Server 2022, 2019, and older versions.

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