Effortless Way to Migrate Gmail to Zoho Mail Account

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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.

Key Reasons to Migrate Emails from Gmail to Zoho Mail

Before proceeding with the migration process, it is important to know why users move from Gmail to Zoho Mail:

  • Zoho Mail provides budget-friendly plans that suit different kinds of users, individuals, startups, and businesses.
  • With Zoho Mail, users will have an ad-free mailbox experience, prioritizing users’ privacy.
  • Users often move their Gmail data to Zoho to free up space in Gmail. This avoids paying for additional Gmail storage.
  • Businesses choose Zoho Mail for a personalized and domain-based email address.
  • Also, Zoho Mail integrates with Zoho’s suite of tools like CRM, Projects, etc.

Top Ways to Migrate Gmail to Zoho Mail Account

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. 

Manual Method 01: Migrate from Gmail to Zoho Mail Using IMAP/POP

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:

  1. Open the Gmail app and log in with your credentials.
  2. After that, navigate to Settings > See all Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
  3. Then, enable POP download or IMAP Access and Save the changes.
  4. Next, open Zoho Mail and click on Settings > Mail Accounts > Add POP Account.
  5. Here, enter your Gmail details:
POP Serverpop.gmail.com
Port: 995, SSL required
IMAP Serverimap.gmail.com
Port: 993, SSL required
  1. Zoho Mail will start the process.

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.

Manual Method 02: Email Migration from Gmail to Zoho by Forwarding

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:

  1. First, log in to Gmail and go to Settings > See all Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
  2. Then, press Add a forwarding address and type in your Zoho Mail email address.
  3. After that, open the Gmail inbox and verify the confirmation email sent by the Zoho mail account.
  4. Next, again open the Gmail settings and choose Forward a Copy of incoming mail to Zoho Mail. 
  5. Lastly, click on Save Changes.

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.

Efficient Way to Migrate Gmail to Zoho Mail Account 

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.

Simple steps to perform Gmail to Zoho Mail migration:

  1. Install and run the backup tool on your desktop.
  2. Now, pick Gmail (Backup Mails Only) and log in with your Gmail account credentials.
  3. Next, select the email folders you want to export and click Next to proceed further.
  4. After that, choose the Email Client as Zoho Mail and authenticate with Zoho Mail account credentials.
  5. Then, apply the optional settings if needed and hit Download

Conclusion

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I migrate Gmail labels/folders to Zoho Mail?

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.

Q: Does Zoho Mail support direct Gmail migration?

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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