How do i import mail from gmail to gmail

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Importing mail from one Gmail account to another Gmail account is a bit tricky, but it's doable. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in import feature

  1. Log in to the Gmail account you want to import emails into.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Import mail and contacts" and then "Start import."
  5. Enter the email address of the Gmail account you want to import emails from.
  6. Select the account type as "Gmail" and click "Continue."
  7. Follow the prompts to authorize the import process.
  8. Choose the emails you want to import (e.g., all emails, emails from a specific date range, etc.).
  9. Click "Start import" to begin the process.

Method 2: Using Gmail's IMAP feature

  1. Enable IMAP in the Gmail account you want to import emails from:
    • Log in to the Gmail account.
    • Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
    • Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
    • Enable IMAP and set the IMAP server to "imap.gmail.com" (or "imap.gmail.com/ssl" if you want to use SSL).
    • Save changes.
  2. Set up IMAP in the Gmail account you want to import emails into:
    • Log in to the Gmail account.
    • Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
    • Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
    • Enable IMAP and set the IMAP server to "imap.gmail.com" (or "imap.gmail.com/ssl" if you want to use SSL).
    • Save changes.
  3. Use a third-party email client or tool to import emails from the IMAP account:
    • You can use a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or a tool like Synchronize Gmail to import emails from the IMAP account.

Method 3: Using a third-party email migration tool

  1. Choose a third-party email migration tool that supports Gmail, such as Synchronize Gmail, Gmail Backup, or Mailstrom.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to set up the import process.

Please note that importing emails from one Gmail account to another may take some time, depending on the number of emails and the speed of your internet connection. Additionally, be aware that importing emails may not preserve the original email headers, formatting, or attachments.