SharePoint to Google Workspace Migration, Without the Surprises
Most SharePoint migrations lose permissions, metadata, and site structure nobody warned you about. Iron Cove audits what actually breaks before it breaks — then migrates your content into Google Workspace with a validated, one-shot cutover.
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What We Audit Before You Migrate
- ✓Site collections and document library inventory
- ✓Folder- and file-level permission mapping
- ✓Managed metadata, lookup columns, and retention labels
- ✓Site pages, custom lists, and forms libraries
- ✓Shared links with special characters in file names
- ✓DNS records: MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC
- ✓Owner/Membership roles on Microsoft 365 Group sites
SharePoint Migrations Fail When Nobody Flags These First
These are the four issues that turn a routine SharePoint to Google Workspace migration into a support fire drill — and the reason we audit them before we touch a single file.
It only syncs one way
Once the migration engine runs its sync, there's no built-in path to go back and pull in what changed on the old system. We validate everything in a test pass before your team loses that safety net.
Site-level permissions get left behind
Folder and file permissions usually move. Owner and Membership roles on Microsoft 365 Group sites, tenant-level access, and shared links with special characters in the file name typically do not.
Metadata rarely survives the trip
Managed metadata, lookup columns, retention labels, and anything referencing data outside the document library have no native home in Google Workspace and need a rebuild plan, not a copy job.
Site pages and lists have no equivalent
Site collections, custom site pages, forms libraries, custom lists, site logos and branding, and the newsfeed are SharePoint-specific. They need to be rebuilt intentionally, not assumed to transfer.
Our SharePoint to Google Workspace Migration Process
A six-phase process built around one rule: validate before you cut over, since most migration engines only sync one way.
Pre-Migration Audit
Inventory site collections, document libraries, permission structures, and DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) before anything moves.
Test Migration & Validation
Run a test pass into Google Workspace and check data integrity, permissions, and structure before committing to a cutover date.
Content & Permissions Migration
Migrate document libraries, shared drives, and folder-level permissions, and flag anything site-specific that needs manual rebuilding.
Cutover & Routing Cutover
Coordinate DNS and routing changes, then monitor mail and file access after cutover to confirm nothing is broken for end users.
Post-Migration Validation
Confirm every user can access their migrated content, resolve any post-cutover issues, and deliver a closeout summary.
What Doesn't Migrate Automatically
We tell clients this before the project starts, not after cutover. If any of these are business-critical, we scope a rebuild plan alongside the migration.
- Site collections and site pages
- Site logos, branding, and customization
- Forms libraries and custom lists
- Custom permissions at the site or tenant level
- Owner/Membership permissions on Microsoft 365 Group sites
- Managed metadata, lookup columns, and retention labels
- The newsfeed
- Shared links and permissions on files or folders with special characters in the name
Why IT Directors Choose Iron Cove
We've run migrations off Microsoft environments since 2010 as a Google Cloud Partner — including the permission and metadata cleanup work most vendors skip.
Google Cloud Partner Since 2010
Over a decade migrating organizations onto Google Workspace, alongside Microsoft Silver Partner and Okta Premier Partner status.
Test-First, One-Shot Cutover
We validate data integrity in a test migration before scheduling cutover, since most sync engines can't be run in reverse.
DNS & Routing Handled
We coordinate MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC changes directly with your DNS administrator and monitor mail flow after cutover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SharePoint content migrate to Google Workspace automatically?
What happens to our SharePoint file permissions during migration?
Is a SharePoint to Google Workspace migration reversible?
How long does a SharePoint to Google Workspace migration take?
Can custom SharePoint lists, forms, and site pages move to Google Workspace?
Do you handle the DNS and MX record cutover?
Get a SharePoint to Google Workspace Migration Assessment
We'll audit your site collections, permissions, and metadata before you commit to a cutover date — so nothing breaks that you didn't already know about.
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