How to Transfer EarthLink to Gmail Business/G Suite? DIY Guide
This blog post explores the top solutions you can use to transfer EarthLink to Gmail/G Suite. In this article, we are going to share two different expert-recommendations to help you accomplish the task. Along with that, we will also share the top reasons why this migration is a great idea. So, without wasting any further time, let’s dive right into the article.
Why You Should Transfer EarthLink Email to Gmail?
In this segment, we will discuss how it is a great idea to import your EarthLink data to Google Mail. We will state some top advantages of Gmail as your email platform.
- Gmail offers far better features and services in comparison to EarthLink.
- The G Suite mailbox provides its users with some of the world’s best spam filters to maintain the utmost security of the user’s mailbox.
- Gmail offers the best-in-class security features among all other options available in the market.
- One can access their Google Workspace mailbox from anywhere with a stable internet connection since Gmail is a cloud-based email client.
As you see, Gmail comes out as a far better destination option to switch your EarthLink mailbox. So, now let us move further and see how you can accomplish the task.
How to Move EarthLink Webmail Mailbox to Gmail?
Moving email data from one platform to another is a task to be done with extreme caution, as nobody wants to lose their crucial email data, right? Therefore, technical professionals recommend that users opt for an automated utility to ensure secure and reliable results. One amazing recommendation is the SysTools IMAP to IMAP Migrator.
The utility is a one-stop solution for transferring your EarthLink mailbox data to your G Suite mailbox with utmost proficiency. This software is equipped with the best features that add to its overall functionality and make it extremely efficient for users to execute the migration. Moreover, this tool is also fully compatible with all Windows 10/11 and Mac OS 11+ versions.
Steps to Transfer Emails from EarthLink to Gmail
- Launch and run the tool on your Mac or Windows system. [Ensure your IMAP settings are enabled for both Source & Destination accounts.]
- In the Source IMAP Account section, select Others, then type the EarthLink URL Name (imap.earthlink.net), enter the port number (993), and click “Validate”.
- Next, in the Destination IMAP Account section, select Host Name (Gmail/G Suite), rest of the details fill in on their own. All you need to do is click on “Validate”.
- Then, use the built-in CSV template to add the user email addresses to transfer from EarthLink to Gmail.
- At last, preview the user list, validate, and click the “Start Migration” button to initiate the process.
And that is all! These are all the steps to successfully migrate your EarthLink emails to Gmail business/G Suite mailbox. But what about Windows OS users? Well, worry not! We have also brought an expert-recommended solution for Windows users as well.
Steps to Export EarthLink Emails to Google Workspace Mailbox
- Download and start the SysTools IMAP to G Suite Migrator on your Windows OS.
- Then, in the Setup panel, select IMAP and G Suite as your Source and Destination platforms, respectively.
- Next, select the “Email” checkbox in the Workload Selection section.
- Apply the Date Filter by clicking the checkbox next to it for selective migration.
- After that, choose an IMAP server from the provided options in the dropdown list. If operating from a server that is not available in the list, then choose the “Other” option.
- Next, enter the Destination Admin Email, Service Account, and Certificate File in the required fields of the Destination panel.
- Now, add users to the utility by either the “Import Users” or the “Download Template” option.
- Add the “Source App Password” for the added user accounts and click the “Start Migration” button.
Voila! You have successfully and securely transferred your EarthLink mailbox to a G Suite mailbox.
Manual Method to Migrate EarthLink to Gmail for Free
Every Gmail account has an option that lets you pull data from an external email account. Here is how it works.
- Step 1. Log in to your Gmail and click on the settings icon > then See all settings.
- Step 2. On the settings page, change to the Accounts and import tab.
- Step 3. There you will see an Import mails and contacts link, click it and follow the on-screen instructions.
Using email clients as an alternative route is also an option. I discuss how to attempt this in my post on Gmail to Zoho migration. Be sure to check it out.
The main demerit of these manual processes is that you only get to move one account at a time; there is no option to transfer multiple accounts in parallel. Thats why I suggest that you should use the professional tool.
Can I Just Forward EarthLink Emails to Gmail?
Its not a good idea to forward messages, let me tell you why. First, the moment you forward an email, you unknowingly tamper with its metadata, that too permanently. Although on the surface, not much will change, the forwarded emails no longer contain their original metadata.
You also can’t forward all messages together, as the auto-forward rule only applies to all upcoming messages. For the rest, you have to move them one at a time.
Time to Wrap Up
In this article, we discussed the best solutions for transferring EarthLink to the Gmail business. We shared the top expert recommendations for both Mac and Windows OS users. There is no doubt that by using these aforementioned solutions, you can successfully add your EarthLink emails to your G Suite mailbox. We hope this blog post fulfilled your requirements and resolved your query.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I get to keep my EarthLink account, or will it be deleted after migration?
The migration process does not delete your account. However, if you stop using it and close your subscription, then your EarthLink account will close, and all of your data will be deleted.
Q: I chose to perform a manual transfer, but my folders did not appear. Why so?
This is a pretty well-known limitation of the manual process. You have no other option but to recreate all the folders/labels from scratch and add them to the emails.
If you had used the automated solution that I prescribe in this text, then the folder mismatch problem would have happened in the first place.
Q: What are the correct IMAP settings for EarthLink?
The Incoming Mail Server: imap.earthlink.net. The Port should be set to 143 (standard) or 993 (SSL enabled).
Q: Do my email attachments move with the messages?
Yes, all of the methods explained in the text move the emails + the attachments together.
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