Step 5: Migrate data and turn on email

Configure your domain's Mail Exchange (MX) records to activate email delivery. (Note: this step is already completed if you purchased a new domain in Step 1). MX records determine where email to your domain is routed. Each domain hosting company has a different process for changing MX records, but we provide detailed instructions for many hosts. Please note it can take up to 48 hours for your MX record changes to take effect.

Sever to server migration tools and a mail upload utility for locally saved mail are available, so your users don't need to leave saved mail behind. Learn more

Premier and Education Editions also allow you to support mixed messaging environments and run pilots of Gmail without turning off your existing mail system. To learn more, see our FAQs about using an email gateway or our email routing functionality.

Related resources

• Tips for configuring your MX records
• Tips for email migration
• MX records troubleshooter

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