How to import gmail mails into new outlook.com
To import Gmail emails into a new Outlook.com account, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in import feature
- Log in to your new Outlook.com account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Import".
- Select "Google" as the email provider and click "Connect".
- Enter your Gmail login credentials to authorize the import.
- Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Click "Import" to start the process.
Method 2: Using Gmail's export feature and Outlook's import feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "See all settings".
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Enable IMAP and note the IMAP server settings (usually imap.gmail.com).
- Log in to your new Outlook.com account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Import".
- Select "Other email provider" and click "Connect".
- Enter the IMAP server settings from step 4 and your Gmail login credentials.
- Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Click "Import" to start the process.
Method 3: Using a third-party email migration tool
There are several third-party tools available that can help you migrate your Gmail emails to Outlook.com. Some popular options include:
- Synchronize (free)
- Mailstrom (free trial, then paid)
- G Suite Migration for Microsoft 365 (free, but requires a Microsoft 365 account)
These tools often provide a more streamlined and automated process for importing emails, but may require more technical expertise.
Important notes:
- Make sure you have the necessary permissions and access to your Gmail account to import emails.
- The import process may take some time, depending on the number of emails you're importing.
- Some email clients may not support importing emails from Gmail due to security restrictions.
- If you're importing a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party tool or splitting the import process into smaller batches to avoid any issues.