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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Use the IMAP Email Migration Tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IMAP Email Migration Tool makes it easy to transfer emails from one mailbox to another. Whether you want to migrate a single mailbox or multiple mailboxes at once, this tool helps move emails safely while keeping the original folder structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide explains how the tool works and how you can use it for both single and multiple mailbox migrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What the Tool Does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The migration tool connects to two email accounts using IMAP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Source mailbox<\/strong> \u2013 the email account where your emails currently exist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Destination mailbox<\/strong> \u2013 the email account where your emails will be copied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The tool reads all selected folders from the source account and copies the emails into the destination account. During the migration process, the original email structure is preserved, including folders and unread\/read status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The migration runs in real time and displays progress so you can see exactly how many emails have been migrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSingle Mailbox Migration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Migrating a single mailbox is simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1 \u2013 Enter Source Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enter the login details of the source mailbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Password<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IMAP server<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Port<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SSL option (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 2 \u2013 Scan Mailboxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Click Scan<\/strong> to connect to the source mailbox.
The tool will list all folders available in the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2013 Select Folders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Choose the folders you want to migrate.
For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Inbox<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drafts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Custom folders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Only the folders you select will be migrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4 \u2013 Enter Destination Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enter the destination mailbox credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 5 \u2013 Start Migration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Click Start Migration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The system will begin copying emails from the source mailbox to the destination mailbox. You will see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Progress percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number of emails migrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Migration status (Running, Completed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMultiple Mailbox Migration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The tool also supports multiple mailbox migration<\/strong>, allowing you to migrate up to 20 mailboxes at the same time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is especially useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Company email migrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hosting provider changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Google Workspace or Office 365 migrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bulk email transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How It Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Each source mailbox is paired with a specific destination mailbox. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
source1@example.com \u2192 destination1@example.com
source2@example.com \u2192 destination2@example.com
source3@example.com \u2192 destination3@example.com<\/pre>\n\n\n\nFolders and emails from each source mailbox will only be migrated to its corresponding destination mailbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enter Multiple Destination Accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In the Destination accounts list<\/strong>, enter accounts using the following format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
destination_email|password
destination_email|password
destination_email|password<\/pre>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
user1@example.com|password1
user2@example.com|password2
user3@example.com|password3<\/pre>\n\n\n\nThe order must match the source mailboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLive Migration Status<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
While the migration is running, the tool displays a live progress status<\/strong> including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Migration percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number of emails migrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Active mailbox<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Queue status for remaining mailboxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each mailbox migration runs sequentially. Once one mailbox is completed, the system automatically starts migrating the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMigration Summary<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
After migration completes, the summary section will show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Each mailbox migrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Migration status<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Completion percentage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can also download the migration log<\/strong> for detailed activity information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKey Features<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 Supports single and multiple mailbox migration<\/strong>
\u2714 Migrates up to 20 mailboxes in one task<\/strong>
\u2714 Preserves folders and email structure<\/strong>
\u2714 Keeps read and unread status<\/strong>
\u2714 Real-time progress tracking<\/strong>
\u2714 Migration logs available for download<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFinal Notes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The IMAP Migration Tool is designed to make email transfers simple and reliable. By supporting multiple mailboxes and real-time progress tracking, it provides a powerful solution for both individual users and organizations managing large email migrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Destination mailbox<\/strong> \u2013 the email account where your emails will be copied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n