How to import mail from outlook to gmail

There are a few ways to import your Outlook emails into Gmail. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in export feature

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Export to a file".
  3. Choose the "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" file format.
  4. Select the folders you want to export (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to export the emails.
  6. Open Gmail and go to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear).
  7. Click on "See all settings".
  8. Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  9. Click on "Import mail and contacts" and select "CSV" as the file format.
  10. Upload the exported CSV file to Gmail.

Method 2: Using a third-party tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you import your Outlook emails into Gmail. Some popular options include:

Method 3: Using IMAP

If you have IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) enabled on your Outlook account, you can use Gmail's IMAP feature to import your emails. Here's how:

  1. Enable IMAP on your Outlook account. You can do this by going to the "File" menu, clicking on "Account Settings", and then selecting "More Settings" and "Advanced".
  2. Set up your Outlook account in Gmail using IMAP. You can do this by going to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear), clicking on "See all settings", and then going to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. In the "Accounts and Import" tab, click on "Add a POP3 mail account" and enter your Outlook email address and password.
  4. Select the "IMAP" option and enter the IMAP server settings for your Outlook account.
  5. Click "Add account" to add your Outlook account to Gmail.
  6. Once your account is added, you can import your Outlook emails into Gmail by going to the "Inbox" tab and clicking on the "Import" button.

Note: Before importing your emails, make sure you have the necessary permissions and that you have backed up your Outlook account.