How to restore mail to the mail server from rediffmail

Rediffmail is a popular email service provider in India, and restoring emails from Rediffmail to a mail server can be a bit tricky. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Rediffmail account with the emails you want to restore.
  2. You have a mail server (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or any other email service provider) where you want to restore the emails.
  3. You have the necessary credentials (username, password, and server settings) for your mail server.

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

  1. Log in to your Rediffmail account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) at the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Export/Import".
  5. Select the "Export" option and choose the format you want to export your emails in (e.g., EML, CSV, or PST).
  6. Choose the emails you want to export by selecting the folders or using the search function.
  7. Click on "Export" to download the emails in the chosen format.

Method 2: Using a third-party email migration tool

  1. Download and install an email migration tool like Rediffmail Backup Tool, Email Backup Wizard, or Mail Backup X.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to connect your Rediffmail account and select the emails you want to backup.
  3. Choose the format you want to export your emails in (e.g., EML, CSV, or PST).
  4. Click on "Backup" or "Export" to download the emails in the chosen format.

Method 3: Using IMAP or POP3 protocol

  1. Enable IMAP or POP3 protocol on your Rediffmail account (Settings > Settings > Account > Forwarding and POP/IMAP).
  2. Configure your mail server to connect to Rediffmail using IMAP or POP3 protocol.
  3. Use a mail client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail to connect to Rediffmail using IMAP or POP3 protocol.
  4. Select the emails you want to download and move them to your mail server.

Importing emails to your mail server

Once you have exported or downloaded your Rediffmail emails, you can import them into your mail server using the following methods:

  1. Gmail: Use the Gmail import feature to import your emails. Go to Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Import mail and contacts.
  2. Outlook: Use the Outlook import feature to import your emails. Go to Outlook settings > File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
  3. Other email services: Check your email service provider's documentation for instructions on importing emails.

Remember to check the compatibility of the email format you exported with your mail server before importing. If you encounter any issues, you may need to convert the email format or seek assistance from your email service provider's support team.