How to migrate mail from one gmail account to another

Migrating emails from one Gmail account to another can be a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in migration tool

  1. Log in to the Gmail account you want to migrate emails from (the "source" account).
  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 "Add a POP3 mail account" and enter the email address of the Gmail account you want to migrate emails to (the "destination" account).
  5. Click "Next" and then "Add account."
  6. Follow the prompts to set up the POP3 account, making sure to select "Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server" to ensure that emails are not deleted from the source account.
  7. Once the setup is complete, you can use the "Transfer" button to migrate emails from the source account to the destination account.

Method 2: Using IMAP

  1. Log in to the Gmail account you want to migrate emails from (the "source" account).
  2. Enable IMAP in the source account's settings:
    • Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
    • Click on "Enable IMAP" and then "Save Changes."
  3. Log in to the Gmail account you want to migrate emails to (the "destination" account).
  4. Enable IMAP in the destination account's settings:
    • Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
    • Click on "Enable IMAP" and then "Save Changes."
  5. Use an IMAP client (such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook) to connect to the source account and download emails.
  6. Use the IMAP client to upload the downloaded emails to the destination account.

Method 3: Using a third-party migration tool

  1. Choose a third-party migration tool, such as Synchronize, Gmail Backup, or Mailstrom.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to set up the migration process.
  3. The tool will connect to both accounts and transfer emails from the source account to the destination account.

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