How to Migrate from Outlook to Gmail in Easy Steps

If you're looking to switch from Outlook to Gmail, you'll need to migrate your emails and contacts. There are two ways to do this: manually and with a migration tool.

Manual migration is the simplest option, but it can be time-consuming and error-prone. You'll need to export your Outlook emails and contacts to a file, then import them into Gmail.

To export your Outlook emails, follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook.
2. Click the File menu.
3. Select Open & Export.
4. Click Import/Export.
5. Select Export to a file.
6. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) as the file type.
7. Click Next.
8. Select the folders you want to export.
9. Click Next.
10. Enter a filename and location for the exported file.
11. Click Finish.

To import your Outlook emails into Gmail, follow these steps:

1. Go to Gmail and sign in to your account.
2. Click the Gear icon in the top right corner.
3. Select Settings.
4. Click the Accounts and Import tab.
5. Click Import mail and contacts.
6. Enter your Outlook email address and password.
7. Click Continue.
8. Select the folders you want to import.
9. Click Start import.

Shoviv IMAP Migration Tool is a more powerful option that can migrate your Outlook emails and contacts more quickly and easily. The tool also supports migrating other email clients, such as Thunderbird and Hotmail.

To use Shoviv IMAP Migration Tool, follow these steps:

Step1: First, open IMAP Migration Tool.

Step2: Click on the Source Connection and tap on the (+) button to create a new source.

Step3: Click on the Add to select your Outlook mailbox. Enter the required details and click on the Ok button to connect with Outlook.

Step4: Press on the Target Connection and click on the (+) button to create a new target.

Step5: Enter your required details to connect with Gmail as a target and click on Ok.

Step6: Then, go to the Migration Job option and tap on the (+) to create a new job.

Step7: Enter the job name, select source, choose mailbox, set target and click on the Next button.

Step8: Map the source mailbox to the target mailbox and continue with the Next button.

Step9: Apply filters on the basis of the folder or date-wise criteria. Then, click on the Next option.

Step10: Set the thread count and make changes according to your need. Tap on the Next to continue.

Step11: Schedule the job; if you want to migrate your data on a regular basis, click OK.

Step12: At last, click on Finish to begin this migration.

The tool will automatically migrate your emails and contacts to Gmail. Once the migration is complete, you can verify that all of your data has been transferred successfully.

Which method should you choose?

The best method for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you're comfortable with a little technical work, manual migration is a viable option. However, if you want a more automated and error-free solution, Shoviv IMAP Migration Tool is a better choice.

Here are some additional tips for migrating Outlook to Gmail:

• Make sure you have a backup of your Outlook data before you start the migration process.
• If you're using a shared Outlook mailbox, you'll need to contact the mailbox owner to get permission to migrate the data.
• If you have any custom rules or filters in Outlook, you'll need to recreate them in Gmail.
• Once the migration is complete, test your emails and contacts to make sure they've been transferred correctly.

I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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