How to transfer all mail from gmail to another account
Transferring all your 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 feature
- Log in to your Gmail account that you want to transfer emails from.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Transfer your data" and then "Transfer data to another Google Account."
- Enter the email address of the account you want to transfer your emails to.
- Click on "Transfer" to start the transfer process.
Method 2: Using IMAP
- Log in to your Gmail account that you want to transfer emails from.
- Enable IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in your Gmail settings:
- Go to the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Enable IMAP and set the IMAP server to "imap.gmail.com" (or "imap.gmail.com:993" if you want to use SSL).
- Log in to your new Gmail account that you want to transfer emails to.
- Enable IMAP in your new Gmail settings:
- Go to the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Enable IMAP and set the IMAP server to "imap.gmail.com" (or "imap.gmail.com:993" if you want to use SSL).
- Use an IMAP client (like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird) to connect to your old Gmail account and download all your emails.
- Then, use the same IMAP client to connect to your new Gmail account and upload all your emails.
Method 3: Using a third-party email migration tool
- Choose an email migration tool that supports Gmail, such as SaneBlackHole, Gmail Backup, or Mailspring.
- Follow the tool's instructions to set up the transfer process.
- The tool will connect to your old Gmail account, download all your emails, and then upload them to your new Gmail account.
Important notes:
- Make sure you have enough storage space in your new Gmail account to accommodate all your emails.
- Transferring emails can take some time, depending on the number of emails you have.
- If you're using Method 2 or Method 3, you may need to set up your email clients or tools to connect to both accounts simultaneously.
- Be cautious when using third-party tools, as they may require you to grant access to your email accounts, which can pose security risks.