How to transfer certain mails from yahoo to gmail
There are a few ways to transfer specific emails from Yahoo to Gmail. Here are a few methods:
Method 1: Using Yahoo's built-in export feature
- Log in to your Yahoo account and go to the "Settings" or "Options" page.
- Click on "More Settings" or "Account Info" and then click on "Export Account".
- Select the type of data you want to export (in this case, "Emails").
- Choose the format you want to export in (e.g. "MBOX" or "EML").
- Select the specific emails you want to export by checking the boxes next to them.
- Click "Export" to download the selected emails as a ZIP file.
- Log in to your Gmail account and go to the "Settings" or "Gear" icon.
- Click on "See all settings" and then click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Import mail and contacts" and select "Yahoo" as the email provider.
- Follow the prompts to upload the exported emails to your Gmail account.
Method 2: Using a third-party email migration tool
- Download and install an email migration tool like Mailstrom, SaneBlackHole, or Emailchemy.
- Follow the tool's instructions to connect your Yahoo account and select the emails you want to transfer.
- Choose Gmail as the destination account and follow the prompts to transfer the selected emails.
Method 3: Using IMAP
- Enable IMAP in your Yahoo account settings.
- Set up your Yahoo account in a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
- Use the email client to select the emails you want to transfer and move them to a folder.
- Set up your Gmail account in the same email client and move the selected emails from the Yahoo account to the Gmail account.
Method 4: Using a script or automation tool
- Use a scripting language like Python or PowerShell to connect to your Yahoo account using IMAP.
- Write a script that selects the emails you want to transfer and moves them to a folder.
- Use a tool like Zapier or IFTTT to automate the transfer process.
Please note that some of these methods may have limitations or requirements, such as:
- Yahoo's export feature may only allow you to export a limited number of emails at a time.
- Third-party email migration tools may require a paid subscription or have limitations on the number of emails you can transfer.
- IMAP may require you to set up your Yahoo account in a third-party email client, which may have its own limitations.
- Scripts or automation tools may require technical expertise and may have limitations on the number of emails you can transfer.
Before transferring emails, make sure to check the compatibility of the method you choose with your Yahoo and Gmail accounts, and also be aware of any potential risks or limitations.