Email Migration Help

Need to move your emails, contacts, or settings from one service to another? This page provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help you migrate your email safely, smoothly, and without losing important data. Whether you're switching providers or upgrading to a new device, this guide covers everything you need.

1. What Is Email Migration?

Email migration refers to moving your email data—such as inbox messages, folders, attachments, contacts, calendars, and settings—from one email platform to another. This may involve transferring between services like Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, business emails, or custom domains.

2. Common Reasons for Email Migration

  • Switching to a new email provider
  • Setting up email on a new computer or device
  • Upgrading from personal email to a business email platform
  • Moving company emails to a more secure server
  • Combining multiple inboxes into one
  • Improving storage, speed, or reliability

3. What You Can Transfer

Depending on your email provider, you can migrate:

  • Inbox and sent emails
  • Folders and labels
  • Contacts and address book
  • Calendar events
  • Email signatures
  • Email filters and rules
  • Account settings

4. Email Migration Methods

A. IMAP Migration

Most email providers support IMAP migration. This process syncs your messages and folders from your old account to the new one.

B. Manual Export/Import

You can export emails or contacts to a file (like .PST, .MBOX, or .CSV) and import them into the new service.

C. Provider-to-Provider Transfer

Some services—such as Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo—offer built-in migration tools for direct transfer.

5. Tips for a Smooth Migration

  • Make sure you know passwords for both accounts.
  • Update recovery phone/email before starting.
  • Check storage limits on the new provider.
  • Back up your important emails before transferring.
  • Do the migration on a stable internet connection.
  • Allow extra time if your inbox is very large.