How to Import Emails and Contacts to Gmail

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Gmail users

Requirements to import emails and contacts from another account to Gmail

You can import mail and contacts from another account as long as it supports POP.

What if I don’t see the option to import emails and contacts to Gmail

If you don’t see this option, your administrator has disabled the feature.

How to import emails and contacts to Gmail step-by-step with images

Step 1

Open Gmail https://gmail.com and click the Settings gear icon in the top right.

Step 2

Select See all settings.

Step 3

Select Accounts and Import.

If some settings here are disabled for you on the admin level, you see this as Accounts.

Step 4

Click Import mail and contacts.

Step 5

This window opens. Type the email address you want to import data from under What account do you want to import from? and click Continue.

Step 6

Next, you need to authenticate. Click Continue.

Step 7

Type the email and then the password of the account to import data from.

Step 8

Click Allow.

Step 9

Close the window.

Step 10

Select what you want to import and click Start import.

Step 11

Click OK. It may take up to 2 days before you see imported messages.

You can close this window and even log out if needed. This process will continue.

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How to Import Emails and Contacts to Gmail

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Gmail users

Requirements to import emails and contacts from another account to Gmail

What if I don’t see the option to import emails and contacts to Gmail

How to import emails and contacts to Gmail step-by-step with images

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That's all! You reached the end of the article. Continue to:

If you find this useful, share and help others!

Import Old Emails and Contacts From Other Accounts to Gmail

Import Old Emails and Check New Mail From Other Accounts in Gmail

Export a Single Google Workspace User’s Data

Better Gmail and email marketing

Resources for website creators

Protect your data and maximize security

Process optimization and collaboration

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