How to move mail files to new mac

Moving your mail files to a new Mac can be a bit of a process, but it's definitely doable. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Using the Mail app's built-in export and import feature

  1. On your old Mac, open the Mail app and select the account you want to transfer.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Export Mailbox..."
  3. Choose the format you want to export your mail in (e.g., "Email Archive" or "MBOX").
  4. Select the mailbox you want to export (e.g., "Inbox", "Sent", etc.).
  5. Choose a location to save the exported file (e.g., your desktop).
  6. Click "Export" to export your mail.
  7. On your new Mac, open the Mail app and select "File" > "Import Mailboxes..."
  8. Choose the format you exported your mail in (e.g., "Email Archive" or "MBOX").
  9. Select the exported file you saved earlier.
  10. Click "Import" to import your mail.

Method 2: Using a third-party app

  1. On your old Mac, download and install a third-party app like "Mail Export" or "MBOX Converter".
  2. Use the app to export your mail in a format that can be imported by the Mail app on your new Mac (e.g., "MBOX" or "EML").
  3. Save the exported file to a location you can access on your new Mac.
  4. On your new Mac, open the Mail app and select "File" > "Import Mailboxes..."
  5. Choose the format you exported your mail in (e.g., "MBOX" or "EML").
  6. Select the exported file you saved earlier.
  7. Click "Import" to import your mail.

Method 3: Using a cloud service

  1. On your old Mac, set up a cloud service like iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
  2. Export your mail from the Mail app to the cloud service (e.g., by selecting "Export Mailbox..." and choosing the cloud service as the export location).
  3. On your new Mac, set up the same cloud service and sign in with the same account.
  4. Access the exported mail from the cloud service and import it into the Mail app on your new Mac.

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