How to Migrate Google Workspace Data to iCloud?

Google Workspace and iCloud are two different platforms, and there is no one-click option to transfer data from Google Workspace to iCloud. Google Workspace contains a number of data, including email, calendar, contacts, documents, etc. To transfer this data, I am going to help you by providing methods to migrate from Google Workspace to iCloud account.

Unfortunately, there is no direct migration option to transfer your data from Google Workspace to iCloud. The reason is that Google Workspace is a Google productivity suite, and iCloud is Apple’s. Due to this, you need different migration approaches to migrate emails from Google Workspace to iCloud and other data like contacts, calendars, and documents.

What Can Be Migrated from Google Workspace to iCloud?

Before switching platforms. It would be beneficial to know what Google Workspace data you can transfer using which method. To get an idea of how the migration occurs.

• Migrate emails from Google Workspace to iCloud using the IMAP protocol.
• Google Contacts are moved to iCloud Contacts via export/import.
• Google Calendars to iCloud by export/import.
• Google Drive files, Docs, Sheets, and Slides are imported to iCloud Drive by exporting and uploading.

Don’t worry, I will explain the methods for each process with proper step-by-step instructions. But before that, there are some things that you should know.

Important Points You Must Know Before Moving Google Workspace to iCloud

When you are switching your account, especially from Google Workspace to iCloud. You have to first prepare your Google Workspace data and iCloud account. Follow these steps to be ready for the process.

• First of all, check your iCloud storage space. Make sure it is enough to store your Google Workspace data. If your storage is already full, then the migration process will fail.
• Decide which type of Google Workspace data you need to migrate. Do you need to transfer emails, contacts, calendars, documents, and files from your iCloud platform? This is important as it decides what methods you need to transfer your emails.
• If you are migrating from organization Google Workspace account, then you must get permission from the IT admins. Also, you must have access to administrator to move your data.
• If you are moving only your Google Workspace account to iCloud. You don’t need admin permission. But you must have valid account credentials.
• Backup Google Workspace emails, contacts, calendars, and other data that you want to migrate. The reason is that you may lose your data if the migration fails.
• Enable IMAP access of Google Workspace, especially for email migration. Also, generate a Google Workspace app password for secure transfer.

Properly follow these methods, and then you can immediately migrate Google Workspace to iCloud.

How to Migrate Emails from Google Workspace to iCloud Mail?

Many users want to move their Google Workspace emails to iCloud. But they couldn’t do so because no single-click process is available. Some workarounds are available that you can use to easily transfer your mailbox.

Individual users who want a manual option need Apple Mail to transfer the files. Direct manual transfer is not possible, but configuring your Google Workspace and iCloud in a desktop email client like Apple Mail. You can drag and drop your emails. Below are the steps for the manual method.

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac. Click the Mail option in the menu bar.
2. Select the Add Account button. Choose the Google button. Click the Continue button.
3. Provide the Google Workspace credentials. Then sign in to your Google account.
4. With the same steps, add your iCloud using the Apple ID and choose the iCloud option.
5. After it has completely synchronized your Google Workspace folders. Create a destination folder in iCloud.
6. Find your iCloud mailbox from the left sidebar of Apple Mail. Right-click on iCloud and select New Mailbox.
7. Keep the new mailbox in iCloud, name the folder, and click OK.
8. Then, go to your Google Workspace folder and select the email.
9. Right-click the emails, then click the Copy To button. Choose the newly created iCloud folder.
10. Wait for a few minutes to allow to sync your emails in iCloud folder. Then, verify it.

It is free to transfer your Google Workspace email to iCloud; however, if you want to transfer from an administrative account. Then, professional software is helpful.

Migrate Google Workspace Emails to iCloud using Professional Software

Whether an individual user wants to migrate their emails or an admin wants to transfer their entire mailbox. SysTools IMAP Migration is a great software. This software can easily transfer multiple users’ emails to one place. It is also helpful for selective migration using a date filter. It comes with a free demo version, which you can download in your Windows and macOS and then start transferring your emails.

Instructions to Use Software

1. Start by installing the software. After running the software, you will see that IMAP and Email options are already selected.
   
2. If you want, you can apply a date filter, where you set a date range. The software will sort out the emails based on the specific date range.
   
3. Choose the G Suite option from the source destination, and click the Validate button.
   
4. In your destination, select iCloud Mail. Press the Validate button.
   
5. Add the source and destination email IDs in the sample file. Then, manually import the file.
   
6. Validate the user account, then click the Start Migration option.
   

Migrate Google Workspace Contacts, Calendars, and Files in iCloud

This is different than the email methods. Here, you have to transfer your contacts, calendars, and files from Google Workspace to iCloud. All this data can easily be done by manually exporting and importing/uploading to iCloud.

Migrate Contacts from Google Workspace to iCloud

1. Go to Google Contacts and log in to your Workspace account.
2. Select the Export button in the left menu. Choose vCard (for iOS Contacts) in the Export as button.
3. Click the Export button and save the file on your computer.
4. Log in to your iCloud contacts. Click the gear icon and select Import vCard.
5. Browse your contact file in your drive and upload it to iCloud.

Transfer Calendar from Google Workspace to iCloud

1. Log in to your Google Calendar using your Google Workspace account.
2. Click the gear icon at the top and then select Settings.
3. Select the Import & export button. Click the Export button.
4. Your calendar is downloaded in ZIP format. Extract the file in ICS format.
5. In your native Calendar app on Mac, make sure it is synced with your iCloud.
6. Click the File button, then Import…, and click the Import button.
7. Browse your ICS file, select an existing iCloud calendar or a new Calendar in your iCloud account.

Migrate Documents or Files from Google Workspace to iCloud

To move your files while also preserving the folder structure. Use the Findere app on your Mac.

1. Run Finder on your Mac computer. Find your Google Drive and iCloud Drive.
2. If the Google Drive is not located, download Google Drive for Desktop and sync your files locally.
3. Inside iCloud Drive, create a new folder and name it Workspace Archive.
4. Open the Google Drive folder, select the folders/files, and copy them.
5. Go to the newly created iCloud Drive folder and paste the files.
6. To transfer Google native files. You cannot directly move them to iCloud. First conver the Google Docs,
7. Sheets, or Slides to PDF and then transfer them in iCloud.

Conclusion

There is no single native option to migrate Google Workspace to iCloud. Therefore, you have to manually transfer your data. To transfer Google Workspace emails, contacts, calendars, and files, you need different methods. In this, I have explained all the ways to move Google Workspace data to iCloud. So, follow them properly. Also, make sure you first prepare yourself and then start transferring them.