{"id":14425,"date":"2026-11-04T09:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=14425"},"modified":"2026-11-04T09:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:58:04","slug":"transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer SBCGlobal Email to Gmail Without Data Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;14425&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Transfer SBCGlobal Email to Gmail Without Data Loss&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>Many people still use an old SBCGlobal.net address for banking, subscriptions and years of personal mail. But SBCGlobal accounts are now managed through AT&amp;T, and many users want a faster, more reliable inbox. If you&#8217;re looking to transfer SBCGlobal email to Gmail, this guide covers every working method. It also explains how to keep folders, attachments, timestamps and sender details intact.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Important_Gmail_Changed_How_Importing_Works\" >Important: Gmail Changed How Importing Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Before_You_Start_Prepare_Your_Accounts\" >Before You Start: Prepare Your Accounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Method_1_Use_Gmails_One-Time_Import_Option\" >Method 1: Use Gmail&#8217;s One-Time Import Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Method_2_Transfer_SBCGlobal_Email_to_Gmail_via_IMAP_in_an_Email_Client\" >Method 2: Transfer SBCGlobal Email to Gmail via IMAP in an Email Client<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Drawbacks_of_this_method\" >Drawbacks of this method:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Method_3_Set_Up_Forwarding_for_New_Emails\" >Method 3: Set Up Forwarding for New Emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Method_4_Use_an_Automated_Tool_to_Migrate_SBCGlobal_Email_to_Gmail\" >Method 4: Use an Automated Tool to Migrate SBCGlobal Email to Gmail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Dont_Forget_Your_Contacts\" >Don&#8217;t Forget Your Contacts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Best_Practices_to_Avoid_Data_Loss\" >Best Practices to Avoid Data Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Common_Problems_and_Quick_Fixes\" >Common Problems and Quick Fixes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-sbcglobal-email-to-gmail\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Migrate_SBCGlobal_Email_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Why Migrate SBCGlobal Email to Gmail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>More storage<\/strong>: Gmail gives you 15 GB shared across Gmail, Drive and Photos.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Better spam filtering and search<\/strong>: Gmail&#8217;s search is faster and more accurate.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Easier access<\/strong>: Gmail syncs cleanly across phones, tablets and browsers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Fewer login problems<\/strong>: SBCGlobal users often need a secure mail key (an app-specific password) for third-party apps. If you&#8217;ve struggled with that, our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/yahoo-mail-app-passwords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>managing Yahoo Mail app passwords<\/strong><\/a> explains a very similar process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Gmail_Changed_How_Importing_Works\"><\/span><em>Important: Gmail Changed How Importing Works<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many older tutorials tell you to use Gmail&#8217;s &#8220;<strong>Check mail from other accounts<\/strong>&#8221; (POP) option. Gmail no longer supports fetching emails from third-party accounts through POP, and the option is no longer available in Gmail on computers. Gmail on the web still allows a one-time import of mail and contacts from third-party accounts, but messages don&#8217;t sync continuously.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why the methods below use IMAP, which is more reliable and keeps your folder structure.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Start_Prepare_Your_Accounts\"><\/span>Before You Start: Prepare Your Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Generate a secure mail key<\/strong> in your AT&amp;T account (Sign-in info &gt;&gt; Manage secure mail key). Use it instead of your normal password in any email client.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Note the <strong>SBCGlobal IMAP settings<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><strong><em>Incoming server<\/em><\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/imap.mail.att.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>imap.mail.att.net<\/strong><\/a>, port <strong>993<\/strong>, SSL<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><strong><em>Outgoing server<\/em><\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/smtp.mail.att.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>smtp.mail.att.net<\/strong><\/a>, port <strong>465<\/strong>, SSL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Check your Gmail storage<\/strong>: Make sure you have enough free space for the whole mailbox.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Back up your SBCGlobal mail first<\/strong>: A local backup protects you if anything fails midway. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-yahoo-mail-to-eml\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>exporting Yahoo mail to EML<\/strong><\/a> shows the same approach, since SBCGlobal mail runs on a Yahoo-based platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Use_Gmails_One-Time_Import_Option\"><\/span>Method 1: Use Gmail&#8217;s One-Time Import Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where it&#8217;s available on your account, Gmail&#8217;s one-time import is the simplest way to migrate SBCGlobal mail to Gmail.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open Gmail on a computer and click <strong>Settings <\/strong>(gear icon) &gt;&gt; See all settings.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <strong>Accounts<\/strong> and <strong>Import tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <strong>Import <\/strong>mail and contacts.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter your <strong>full SBCGlobal address<\/strong> and follow the prompts.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter your <strong>secure mail key <\/strong>when asked for the password.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose whether to <strong>import contacts &amp; mail<\/strong>, &gt;&gt; then <strong>start <\/strong>the import.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Limitations<\/strong>: It can be slow, may skip some folders, &amp; offers no control over what&#8217;s imported. If it stalls, see our troubleshooting guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/google-data-migration-stuck-at-99\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Google data migration stuck at 99%<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Transfer_SBCGlobal_Email_to_Gmail_via_IMAP_in_an_Email_Client\"><\/span>Method 2: Transfer SBCGlobal Email to Gmail via IMAP in an Email Client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also move your SBCGlobal mail to Gmail by hand. Add both accounts to an email app like Thunderbird or Outlook, then copy your folders from one to the other.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Add your SBCGlobal account to the client via the IMAP settings above.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Add your Gmail account to the same client.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, wait until both accounts finish syncing all folders.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the folders or emails you want to move from SBCGlobal.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Drag and drop (or copy) them into the matching Gmail folders.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open Gmail on the web and confirm that the messages arrived.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_of_this_method\"><\/span>Drawbacks of this method:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Large mailboxes take a long time, and any interruption can leave partial transfers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Duplicates are common if you repeat the process.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you move on to Thunderbird-specific workflows later, see how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/transfer-emails-from-thunderbird-to-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>transfer emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Set_Up_Forwarding_for_New_Emails\"><\/span>Method 3: Set Up Forwarding for New Emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Forwarding won&#8217;t move old messages, but it makes sure new SBCGlobal mail lands in Gmail while you migrate.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Log in to your SBCGlobal (AT&amp;T Mail) account.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>&gt;&gt; <strong>Mail Options<\/strong> &gt;&gt; <strong>Forwarding<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter your Gmail address and save.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Confirm any verification message sent to Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use this alongside Method 1 or 2, not as a replacement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Use_an_Automated_Tool_to_Migrate_SBCGlobal_Email_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Method 4: Use an Automated Tool to Migrate SBCGlobal Email to Gmail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"migrate-btn-n my-4\">\n<p>For large mailboxes a <strong>Cigati <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/\"><strong>IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a> is the safest route to transfer SBCGlobal email to Gmail without data loss. This software typically offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Direct SBCGlobal-to-Gmail transfer with no manual dragging.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Keeps your folder structure, attachments, dates and read\/unread status as they were.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lets you pick specific folders or a date range instead of moving everything.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Picks up where it left off if your internet drops mid-transfer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Skips duplicate emails, so repeat runs don&rsquo;t clutter your inbox.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Simple Steps to&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Download and launch the Cigati IMAP Backup Tool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <strong>IMAP<\/strong> as the source and enter your SBCGlobal email and secure mail key.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <strong>Gmail<\/strong> as the destination &gt;&gt; sign in with your Gmail credentials or an app password.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select folders and apply any filters.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Start <\/strong>the migration and check the final report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-IMAP-Backup-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/purchase-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-imap-backup-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/imap-backup\/purchase-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Forget_Your_Contacts\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Forget Your Contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Emails are only half the job. To bring your address book across:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Export SBCGlobal contacts as CSV or vCard. See how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-yahoo-contacts-to-vcard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>export Yahoo contacts to vCard<\/strong><\/a> for the steps.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In Google Contacts, choose Import and upload the file. If you only have a spreadsheet, follow our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-excel-contacts-to-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>import Excel contacts to Gmail<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Clean up afterward with our tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/delete-duplicate-contacts-in-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>delete duplicate contacts in Gmail<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_to_Avoid_Data_Loss\"><\/span>Best Practices to Avoid Data Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Keep your SBCGlobal account active<\/strong> until you&#8217;ve verified every folder in Gmail.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Migrate in batches<\/strong> if the mailbox is very large.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Don&#8217;t run two methods at once<\/strong>. Doing so is the fastest way to create duplicates.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Compare folder counts<\/strong> between SBCGlobal and Gmail after the transfer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Keep a backup copy<\/strong>. Having a local archive also helps if something goes wrong later. See how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-gmail-emails-to-computer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>back up Gmail emails to your computer<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and if something is deleted by mistake, here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-permanently-deleted-emails-from-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>recover permanently deleted emails from Gmail<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Update your accounts<\/strong>. Change the email address on banking, shopping and social accounts, and notify your contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Problems_and_Quick_Fixes\"><\/span>Common Problems and Quick Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Likely Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Fix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Login fails<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Normal mail password used<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Use the AT&amp;T secure mail key<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Folders missing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>IMAP sync incomplete<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Wait for full sync, then retry<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Import stalls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Large mailbox or server limits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Migrate in batches or use Cigati IMAP Backup Tool<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Duplicate emails<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Repeated transfers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Use the Cigati tool, which offers a duplicate detection option<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Connection errors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Wrong server\/port<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Re-check IMAP\/SMTP settings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You now have several ways to migrate SBCGlobal email to Gmail. Gmail&#8217;s one-time import and manual IMAP transfers work for small mailboxes. For large or critical accounts, an automated tool is the safest way to import SBCGlobal emails to Gmail while keeping every folder, attachment and timestamp intact. Whichever route you choose, back up first and verify everything before you close your old account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-n my-4\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\u00a0\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793784488827\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. Can I transfer SBCGlobal email to Gmail for free?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Yes, you can. Adding both accounts to Thunderbird or Outlook and copying the folders over is free. The catch is that it takes a long time with a large mailbox, and if the connection drops, you may have to start again.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793784489748\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. Will my folders and attachments be preserved?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. With IMAP-based methods and a Cigati IMAP Backup Tool, yes. Simple forwarding does not move existing folders.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793784490884\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. Does Gmail still support POP import from SBCGlobal?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Not anymore. Gmail stopped pulling mail in through POP in early 2026. 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