How to migrate from GoDaddy Workspace Webmail (legacy) to OquMail
Move your email from GoDaddy Workspace Webmail (legacy) to OquMail without losing mail or downtime — export, import over IMAP, switch MX, and verify. Learn…
Leaving GoDaddy Workspace Webmail (legacy) off the retired legacy webmail? You can move to OquMail with zero lost mail if you migrate in the right order: copy first, switch DNS last. Here is the safe sequence.
Quick summary
- Set up your domain and mailboxes in OquMail first (do not switch MX yet).
- Copy existing mail from GoDaddy Workspace Webmail (legacy) into OquMail over IMAP so nothing is lost.
- Switch your domain's MX to mail.oqumail.com (priority 10) only once the copy is done.
- Send test mail in and out, then decommission the old account.
- Incoming (IMAP): mail.oqumail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
The safe migration order
- Set up your domain and mailboxes in OquMail first (do not switch MX yet).
- Copy existing mail from GoDaddy Workspace Webmail (legacy) into OquMail over IMAP so nothing is lost.
- Switch your domain's MX to mail.oqumail.com (priority 10) only once the copy is done.
- Send test mail in and out, then decommission the old account.
Specific to GoDaddy Workspace Webmail (legacy)
The old GoDaddy Workspace Webmail is deprecated. Export via IMAP while you can and move to OquMail.
OquMail connection settings
- Incoming (IMAP): mail.oqumail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
- Outgoing (SMTP): mail.oqumail.com, port 587, STARTTLS
- Username: your full email address (you@yourdomain.com)
- Password: the same password you use for OquMail webmail
Why this order matters
If you switch MX before copying, new mail may arrive at OquMail while old mail is still stranded at the previous host. Copy first, cut over second, and you never miss a message.
Common questions
How long does how to migrate from godaddy workspace webmail (legacy) to oqumail take for a small business?
Most teams finish domain connection and first mailboxes in under an hour. DNS propagation is often minutes; in rare cases wait up to 24–48 hours. OquMail shows live verification so you know when you are ready.
Do I need technical experience to set up business email?
No. If you can log into where you bought your domain and paste a few lines of text, you can set up professional email. OquMail guides you step by step and verifies when DNS is correct.
Can my small team use business email for free?
Yes. OquMail's free plan includes up to 15 mailboxes on your own domain with webmail, guided SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, and a transactional email API — no credit card required.
Free business email on your own domain
OquMail gives you up to 15 mailboxes on your domain — free — with guided SPF/DKIM/DMARC, webmail, IMAP/SMTP for any mail app, and a send API. Most teams are live in under fifteen minutes. Start at oqumail.com.
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