transfer domain name to Microsoft from GODADDY

Question

Is it better and cheaper for my 365 Bus Standard Subscription to move to MS 365 or keep it with GODaddy?

Answer 1

i would use zoho mail it is free to link your domain and they have a vast tool variety and very good assistance

Answer 2

Dear Sokoloski,

Good day, and thank you for reaching out to the Q&A Forum. That is a reasonable question, and the answer depends on two separate factors: cost and control.

Is it cheaper?

Not automatically. Resellers such as GoDaddy set their own pricing for Microsoft 365 licences, which can sometimes be lower than Microsoft's list price, and sometimes higher, particularly at renewal.

The most reliable way to compare is to work out your actual cost per user:

1. Check your current GoDaddy renewal price for Microsoft 365 Business Standard (per user, per month or per year).
2. Compare it against Microsoft's published pricing at Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365.
3. Consider whether you would pay monthly or annually, as annual commitments are usually cheaper.

Only that comparison will tell you whether moving actually saves you money in your specific case.

Is it better?

Purchasing directly from Microsoft generally offers:

• Direct access to Microsoft 365 billing and support, rather than going through a reseller.
• Full control through the Microsoft 365 admin center and Microsoft Entra admin center.
• Easier access to Microsoft add-ons and additional licensing options.
• Less dependency on GoDaddy for tenant administration.

If you have found reseller-managed administration limiting, or if support response times have been an issue, moving direct is often worthwhile even at a similar price point.

One thing worth checking before you move:

Migrating a subscription from a reseller to Microsoft direct is not always a simple switch. Before committing, it would be worth confirming with Microsoft (or your reseller) whether your existing tenant can be transferred, or whether you would need to purchase new licences and reassign them to your users.

A note on your domain:

Since your thread title mentions transferring the domain, it is worth clarifying that domain registration and your Microsoft 365 subscription are entirely separate. You can move your subscription to Microsoft while keeping the domain registered at GoDaddy, and everything will continue to work normally. GoDaddy simply remains your registrar, and the DNS records there continue pointing your email and services to Microsoft.

Transferring the domain registration itself does not improve Microsoft 365 functionality, so I would only consider that separately, and only if GoDaddy's renewal pricing or DNS management is unsatisfactory.

I hope this information helps clarify the situation and provides you with a clear path forward. Should you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always happy to help. Have a wonderful day! 

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Answer 3

I am confused.