How to move mail from yahoo to gmail

Moving your email from Yahoo to Gmail can be a bit of a process, but it's definitely doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you transfer your emails from Yahoo to Gmail:

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

1. Log in to your Yahoo account and go to the "Settings" or "Options" page.
2. Click on "More Settings" or "Account Info" and then select "Account" or "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Account" or "Account Info" section and click on "Export Account".
4. Select "Export all data" and choose the format you want to export your data in (e.g., CSV, JSON, or MBOX).
5. Click "Export" to download your email data.
6. Once the export is complete, go to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
7. Select "See all settings" and then click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
8. Click on "Import mail and contacts" and select "Yahoo" as the email provider.
9. Follow the prompts to import your Yahoo email data into Gmail.

Method 2: Using a third-party email migration tool

1. Download and install an email migration tool like Synchronize (free) or Mailstrom (paid).
2. Follow the tool's instructions to connect your Yahoo account to the tool.
3. Select the emails you want to transfer and choose Gmail as the destination account.
4. The tool will transfer your emails from Yahoo to Gmail.

Method 3: Using IMAP

1. Enable IMAP in your Yahoo account settings.
2. Set up your Gmail account to use IMAP. You can do this by going to the "Settings" or "Options" page, clicking on "More Settings" or "Account Info", and then selecting "Forwarding and POP/IMAP".
3. Enable IMAP and set the IMAP server to "imap.yahoo.com" and the port to "993".
4. Set up your Gmail account to use the same IMAP settings.
5. Use an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird to connect to your Yahoo account using IMAP.
6. Select the emails you want to transfer and move them to your Gmail account.

Tips and considerations

• Before transferring your emails, make sure you have enough storage space in your Gmail account.
• If you have a lot of emails, it may take some time to transfer them all.
• You may need to update your email addresses and contacts in your Gmail account after transferring your emails.
• If you're using a third-party email migration tool, make sure to read the tool's terms of service and understand any potential risks or limitations.