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Written By Rohit Singh
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Updated on September 27th, 2025
When Gmail’s free storage reaches its limit, users may experience undelivered messages. Instead of paying for additional storage, they prefer to migrate Gmail to Zoho Mail. This helps clear space in Gmail and still access past emails whenever needed. In this write-up, we will cover the key reasons users consider while migrating Gmail to Zoho Mail. Along with that, we’ll provide step-by-step solutions using an automated tool, Cigati Gmail Backup Tool. Moreover, we will explore different cost-effective solutions for small-scale migrations.
Before proceeding with the migration process, it is important to know why users move from Gmail to Zoho Mail:
There are two ways in which users can migrate their Gmail emails to a Zoho Mail account. The manual options include migration through IMAP/POP and the forwarding method. We have also outlined a professional tool that does the jon in no time.
Using the Zoho Mail application, users can directly move their Gmail email data into Zoho Mail via IMAP/POP. There is no need to install any external software.
The following are the steps to begin the process:
| POP Server | pop.gmail.com |
| Port: 995, SSL required | |
| IMAP Server | imap.gmail.com |
| Port: 993, SSL required |
Limitations: The POP protocol only fetches the Inbox and not the Sent Items, Drafts, etc. Also, if the user’s mailbox is large, POP will take several hours to fetch the emails. Moreover, this process only migrates emails, not the contacts and calendars.
With this method, users can automatically forward their incoming Gmail emails to their Zoho Mail email ID. This method is for those who want new Gmail emails in their Zoho Mail account.
These are the steps to initiate the process:
Limitations: This approach will not forward the existing Gmail emails. Only the new emails will be forwarded. The folder structure is not preserved. The method only handles emails, not contacts, calendars, etc.
The Cigati Gmail Backup Tool is an efficient tool that protects and organizes Gmail email data. Users can backup emails from all folders, including inboxes, sent items, drafts, and other folders. The tool also supports exporting emails to multiple file formats. Additionally, users can migrate their Gmail emails to other email platforms as well. Also, the tool’s features like duplicate email prevention, smart filters, and the option to exclude attachments while backing up enhance its efficiency.
The Gmail email to the Zoho Mail account migration process is essential for cost-effective subscription plans. In this write-up, we have detailed various solutions to migrate Gmail to Zoho Mail account. But these free methods are slow and require manual effort. On the other hand, the professionally tested Cigati Gmail Backup Tool offers a reliable and faster approach. With its easy-to-use interface, the tool makes the migration process smooth.
Ans: If your main goal is to migrate Gmail labels/folders to Zoho Mail, then we recommend that you go with a professional tool. The manual migration method does not preserve the folder structure and migrates only the emails.
Ans: The Gmail to Zoho Mail migration process through IMAP/POP is a direct migration process. Whereas for bulk migrations, using a professional tool is recommended.
About The Author:
Rohit Singh is an Email Backup, Recovery & Migration Consultant and is associated with Software Company from the last 3 years. He writes technical updates and their features related to MS Outlook, Exchange Server, Office 365, and many other Email Clients & Servers.
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