How to migrate emails from Office 365 to Gmail?

[wilson789]

To migrate emails from Office 365 to Gmail, you may use the manual or professional way. For the manual process use Outlook to export emails in the form of PST files and upload them to Gmail using Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GWMMO). Alternatively, you may forward emails one by one or employ IMAP setup to transfer messages across accounts.

Nonetheless, manual migration is slow and not viable for mass volumes. IMAP sync can also miss folders, metadata, or attachments. GWMMO is technically complex to set up, whereas forwarding emails is cumbersome and non-automated.

DRS Softech Email Migration Tool is the best-recommended tool to migrate email from Office 365 to Gmail, Yahoo Mail, AOL, Thunderbird, and several other email applications. You may also backup your mailbox locally in PST, MBOX, EML, MSG, HTML, PDF, etc. For exact backup, the software provides various advanced features. Additionally, if you are willing to backup Office 365 to PST, we recommend that you choose the DRS Softech Office 365 Email Backup Tool.

Please follow the below steps to transfer Office 365 to Gmail account email account.
1. Download and install DRS Softech Email Migration Software. Run it in administrator mode.
2. Then, select Office 365 in the source option.
3. Provide the login credentials of the Office 365 account and click the Sign In button.
4. Choose the user mailboxes and click the Next button.
5. Choose the mailbox items from the preview and hit the Next button.
6. Now, expand the Save/Backup/Migrate As field and select Gmail email account.
7. Provide the Gmail email address and app password. Click the Sign in button.
8. Select the migration options per your requirements and click the Convert button.
9. After performing the above procedure, your Office emails will get migrated effectively.

 

[jameswatt]

Hey there,

I recently went through the process of migrating emails from Office 365 to Gmail for a client, so I can share what worked best for me. There are a few ways to approach it depending on your setup and how much data you’re moving.

Here's the method I used (manual but straightforward):​

1. Enable IMAP on Gmail​

First, make sure IMAP is enabled in the Gmail account.
Go to Gmail → Settings → See all settings → Forwarding and POP/IMAP → Enable IMAP.

2. Add Gmail in Outlook alongside Office 365​

I connected both accounts in the Outlook desktop app using IMAP for Gmail and native Office 365 setup. Once both were added, I simply dragged and dropped folders and emails from the Office 365 mailbox to Gmail.

It’s time-consuming if you have large mailboxes, but it gives you full control and lets you selectively migrate what you need.

If you're migrating multiple mailboxes:​

For bulk migration or organizational use, I’d suggest going with a third-party migration tool. I’ve personally used EdbMails Office 365 migration tool in another scenario and it worked flawlessly. It supports Office 365 to Gmail via IMAP, and it takes care of mapping mailboxes, handling throttling, and preserving folder structure. Plus, no downtime for users.

A few tips:​

• Make sure Gmail has enough storage before migrating large mailboxes.
• Clean up unused folders/emails before the move if possible.
• Run a test with one mailbox before starting a full-scale migration.

Let me know if you’re dealing with a few users or a larger environment and I can suggest a more tailored approach. Hope this helps!

 

[antoniawilson]

Migrating emails from Office 365 to Gmail can be done using various approaches. You can migrate manually or use a trusted tool. However, the manual method has limitations including the need for technical knowledge, the time commitment and the possibility of losing data. Instead, use a professional solution to migrate Office 365 emails to Gmail. I recommend using the most trusted tool, the WholeClear Mail Migration Tool. This solution allows you to safely and simply migrate emails from Office 365 to Gmail as well as from one IMAP account to another. It offers a free demo version allowing users to test the program by migrating a few emails per folder.

 

[devidmithen]

If you want to migrate emails from Office 365 to Gmail use a trustworthy tool such as DataVare Mail Migration Tool. It is a reliable method for moving emails from Office 365 to Gmail directly. It allows batch migration which enables you to migrate a large number of IMAP emails. This utility migrates Office 365 to Gmail without problems. Download the free demo version of the tool to learn how to migrate from O365 to Gmail for free. It supports all IMAP servers and Windows versions.