Convert yahoo mail to gmail

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Converting your Yahoo Mail account to Gmail is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the switch:

Before you start:

  1. Make sure you have a Gmail account. If you don't have one, create a new account.
  2. Ensure you have a stable internet connection and a device with a web browser.

Step 1: Set up Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" and enter your Yahoo Mail account details:
    • Email address: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [email protected]).
    • Username: Your Yahoo Mail username (e.g., yourname).
    • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
    • POP3 Server: pop.mail.yahoo.com
    • Port: 995
    • SSL: Yes
  5. Click "Add account" to complete the setup.

Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail to forward emails to Gmail

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Go to the "More Settings" tab.
  4. Click on "Forwarding" and then "Add a forwarding address."
  5. Enter your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected]) and click "Add."
  6. Confirm that you want to add the forwarding address.
  7. Set up the forwarding rules as desired (e.g., forward all emails, forward emails from specific senders, etc.).

Step 3: Set up Gmail to retrieve emails from Yahoo Mail

  1. Go back to your Gmail account settings (gear icon > See all settings > Accounts and Import).
  2. Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" and select "Yahoo Mail" from the list of providers.
  3. Enter your Yahoo Mail account details (same as in Step 1).
  4. Click "Add account" to complete the setup.

Step 4: Verify your Yahoo Mail account in Gmail

  1. Go to your Gmail account settings (gear icon > See all settings > Accounts and Import).
  2. Click on "Verify now" next to your Yahoo Mail account.
  3. Follow the prompts to verify your account.

Step 5: Test your setup

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and send an email to your Gmail address.
  2. Check your Gmail account to ensure the email has been received and forwarded correctly.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Yahoo Mail emails in your Gmail account.