Raj Singh
User Query: Currently, I am using Protonmail as my personal email and in my resume. However, I am not comfortable using it for my important online accounts such as the bank accounts. Now, I am worried about losing the ability to use Protonmail in some manner. Therefore, to refine confusion, I plan on transferring all old proton mail messages to a new free Google mail service. So, do we have any easy method to migrate Protonmail to Gmail?
We know that switching email services is a little confusing sometimes. We are happy that you chose to change your email provider from Protonmail to Gmail. So, read this blog carefully. In this blog, we will describe how to transfer all Protonmail emails to a Gmail account using a professional tool i.e. IMAP Mail Backup Tool along with the manual method and the reasons for the migration.
Why do Users Migrate from Protonmail to Gmail?
There can be multiple reasons for choosing Gmail service over ProtonMail. Here, we will see some of the reasons for the same.
- With its beta version, ProtonMail has introduced calendaring feature, but it is not competing with Gmail’s advanced calendaring feature.
- Gmail offers not just specific security offers like two-factor authentication, but also data loss prevention and encryption.
- A practical reason for the domination of cloud computing platforms, i.e. Google Workspace, is also a reason for users to leave their default email platform.
- ProtonMail is missing a common feature of scheduling email, which has been a part of Gmail.
Techniques to Transfer Emails from ProtonMail to Gmail
There are two methods to migrate Protonmail to Gmail: The manual approach and the professional method. We will review the professional method after analyzing the manual approach.
#1. Manual Method to Protonmail to Gmail Migration
To manually transfer Protonmail to a Gmail account, follow the instructions given below.
- First, log in to the ProtonMail Account.
- After that, click on the Import/Export option.
- By using the Export option, choose what you’d like to export.
- Finally, select the file format to save the email.
- Here, pick MBOX format and then press the Export button.
You can convert ProtonMail emails into MBOX file format till here. However, you are required to import these MBOX files to Gmail. With this condition, we will require a tool that can easily convert these MBOX files to Gmail. That’s why this is not a perfect way to transfer Protonmail to Gmail.
#2. Automated Method to Migrate Protonmail to Gmail
IMAP Mail Backup Tool is a useful tool for the simple and trusted migration of Protonmail emails to Gmail. While migrating email from Protonmail is a complicated task, this tool simplifies it by making the migration process as easy as possible and retaining data integrity. It is developed to handle large numbers of emails manage folder hierarchy, and store the attachments. This is a perfect utility that can help those individuals and organizations move to Gmail. To move your Protonmail emails to Gmail follow the below steps.
Steps to Migrate the Protonmail to Gmail
- Initially, download & start the IMAP Mail Backup Tool on your system.
- Afterward, enter the IMAP login credentials and then press the SignIn button.
- Then, select the required files & folders and click the Next button.
- After that, pick Gmail as an email client from the drop-down list.
- Enter the login credentials of your Gmail account and then authenticate the account.
- Finally, click the Convert button.
Conclusion
Eventually, we concluded with the methods on how you can migrate Protonmail to Gmail. There are two methods, one is a professional tool, and the other is a manual method. The manual method will only convert the files in MBOX or EML formats and then you have to import them into Gmail, for that, you would require a tool. For that reason, this technique is not advised. The above-mentioned professional tool enables email migration of large amounts of emails with features like duplicate email deletion and selective backup and more efficient and dependable features.
Also Read : Migrate Protonmail to Office 365.