Import mail from one gmail account to another

A common task!

There are a few ways to import emails from one Gmail account to another. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in import feature

  1. Log in to the Gmail account you want to import emails from.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Import mail and contacts" and select "Import mail from another address."
  5. Enter the email address of the Gmail account you want to import emails from.
  6. Follow the prompts to authorize the import.

Method 2: Using Gmail's IMAP feature

  1. Log in to the Gmail account you want to import emails from.
  2. Enable IMAP in the account settings:
    • Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
    • Click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" and select "Enable IMAP."
  3. Log in to the Gmail account you want to import emails into.
  4. Enable IMAP in the account settings:
    • Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
    • Click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" and select "Enable IMAP."
  5. Use an IMAP client (like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird) to connect to the Gmail account you want to import emails from.
  6. Set up a new account in the IMAP client and enter the email address and password of the Gmail account you want to import emails from.
  7. Use the IMAP client to download the emails from the Gmail account you want to import emails from.

Method 3: Using a third-party email migration tool

  1. Choose a third-party email migration tool, such as SaneBlackHole, Gmail Backup, or Mailstrom.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to set up the import process.

Method 4: Using a script or API

  1. Use a programming language like Python or JavaScript to write a script that imports emails from one Gmail account to another.
  2. Use the Gmail API or IMAP protocol to access the emails.
  3. Write code to download the emails from the source account and upload them to the destination account.

Remember to always follow Gmail's terms of service and ensure that you have the necessary permissions to import emails from one account to another.