How to export my hotmail contacts to gmail

Exporting your Hotmail contacts to Gmail is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook.com

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account (formerly Hotmail).
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "More mail settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Contacts" section and click on "Export contacts."
  4. Choose the format you want to export your contacts in (e.g., CSV, vCard, or Outlook CSV).
  5. Click "Export" to download your contacts.
  6. Open Gmail and go to the "Contacts" page.
  7. Click on the "Import" button and select "CSV" as the file type.
  8. Choose the file you downloaded from Outlook.com and click "Import."

Method 2: Using a Third-Party Tool

  1. Download and install a third-party tool like Microsoft's Outlook Importer or a similar tool like Export Contacts.
  2. Launch the tool and select "Hotmail" as the email provider.
  3. Enter your Hotmail login credentials and grant the tool access to your contacts.
  4. Choose the contacts you want to export (e.g., all contacts or specific groups).
  5. Select the format you want to export your contacts in (e.g., CSV, vCard, or Outlook CSV).
  6. Click "Export" to download your contacts.
  7. Open Gmail and go to the "Contacts" page.
  8. Click on the "Import" button and select "CSV" as the file type.
  9. Choose the file you downloaded from the third-party tool and click "Import."

Method 3: Using a Browser Extension

  1. Install a browser extension like Hotmail to Gmail Contact Converter or similar.
  2. Sign in to your Hotmail account using the extension.
  3. Grant the extension access to your contacts.
  4. Choose the contacts you want to export (e.g., all contacts or specific groups).
  5. Click "Export" to download your contacts.
  6. Open Gmail and go to the "Contacts" page.
  7. Click on the "Import" button and select "CSV" as the file type.
  8. Choose the file you downloaded from the extension and click "Import."

Remember to always be cautious when downloading and installing third-party tools or browser extensions, and make sure you trust the source before proceeding.