Alto mail shutting down

Alto Mail, a popular email client, has indeed announced that it will be shutting down its services. Here's what you need to know:

Why is Alto Mail shutting down?

Alto Mail, a Google-owned email client, has been struggling to compete with other popular email clients like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo Mail. Despite its efforts to innovate and improve its features, the company has decided to discontinue its services.

What happens to my emails and data?

According to Alto Mail's announcement, all user data will be deleted on March 31, 2023. This means that all emails, contacts, and other data stored on the platform will be permanently deleted and will no longer be accessible.

What are my options?

If you're an Alto Mail user, you'll need to migrate your emails and data to another email client. Here are some options:

  1. Gmail: You can import your Alto Mail emails and contacts into Gmail. To do this, go to Gmail's settings, click on "Accounts and Import," and follow the instructions to import your data.
  2. Outlook: You can also import your Alto Mail emails and contacts into Outlook. To do this, go to Outlook's settings, click on "Accounts," and follow the instructions to import your data.
  3. Yahoo Mail: You can import your Alto Mail emails and contacts into Yahoo Mail. To do this, go to Yahoo Mail's settings, click on "Accounts," and follow the instructions to import your data.
  4. Other email clients: You can also export your Alto Mail emails and contacts in CSV format and import them into other email clients like Apple Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Microsoft Outlook.

What can I do to minimize disruption?

To minimize disruption, it's essential to take action quickly. Here are some steps you can take:

  1. Export your data: Export your emails, contacts, and other data from Alto Mail to a CSV file or another email client.
  2. Migrate to a new email client: Choose a new email client and set it up as soon as possible.
  3. Update your contacts: Update your contacts and email addresses to reflect the change.

By taking these steps, you can minimize the disruption caused by Alto Mail's shutdown and ensure a smooth transition to a new email client.