How to import mail in gmail
Importing mail into Gmail can be a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here are the steps to import mail from other email providers or services into Gmail:
Method 1: Importing mail from other email providers
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Import mail and contacts."
- Enter the email address of the account you want to import from (e.g., Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
- Click "Next."
- Follow the prompts to sign in to the other email account and grant permission for Gmail to access your mail.
- Choose the mail you want to import (e.g., all mail, unread mail, etc.).
- Click "Import" to start the import process.
Method 2: Importing mail from MBOX files
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Import mail and contacts."
- Click on "Browse" and select the MBOX file you want to import.
- Click "Open" to upload the file.
- Choose the mail you want to import (e.g., all mail, unread mail, etc.).
- Click "Import" to start the import process.
Method 3: Importing mail from PST files (Outlook)
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Import mail and contacts."
- Click on "Browse" and select the PST file you want to import.
- Click "Open" to upload the file.
- Choose the mail you want to import (e.g., all mail, unread mail, etc.).
- Click "Import" to start the import process.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure you have enough storage space in your Gmail account to accommodate the imported mail.
- Imported mail may not retain its original formatting or attachments.
- If you're importing mail from a large account, it may take some time to complete the import process.
- You can also use third-party tools or services to import mail into Gmail, such as SaneBlackHole or Import.io.