How to Configure Gmail Account to Foxmail?

Gmail is a popular webmail with great features. However, most users have more than one account as per their needs. One of the ideal ways of adding Gmail to Foxmail is using the IMAP server. Along with configuring your account, some also want to move their Gmail mailbox to Foxmail. In this blog, I am going to explain how you can add your account and the ways to transfer your emails.

Gmail is the number one choice of millions of users who want an easy and reliable email service. Provided by Google, this is an active webmail service that is free to create your account. Foxmail is a free desktop email client that you can download for the Windows and macOS platforms. Having your Gmail account in your client provides you with several benefits.

Benefits of Adding Gmail to Foxmail Client

• Having your Gmail emails in the email client helps you read and open them without an internet connection.
• Managing your emails in two different email providers is difficult. That’s why many configure their Gmail with Foxmail to get both of their mailbox in one platform.
• On days when the internet network is slow or does not work. At these times, having your Gmail emails in Foxmail is a blessing, as you can get your emails much faster.
• By connecting your Gmail with Foxmail, you can also sync your Calendar and contacts within the platform.
• Some want to combine their personal account with work so that they don’t have to change their platforms every time they receive emails when they are working with other applications.

These are the reasons people want to configure Gmail to Foxmail. Once you understand that, let’s see the ways to connect your account.

How to Add Gmail Account to Foxmail?

Adding your webmail account to your desktop client is simple if both support the IMAP server. Fortunately, they use this protocol, so you can easily configure your account. But before linking your Gmail account, you must follow the steps below.

• First backup your Gmail mailbox, as you may lose some if the syncing process is not done properly. It is a matter of the safety of your important data.
• Make sure you note down the IMAP settings of your Gmail, because it comes in handy when you urgently need the details.
  • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
  • Port: 993
  • Click Yes for SSL/TLS
  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
  • Port: 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL
• Enable the IMAP server option in both accounts.
• Although a regular password will work fine. But if you have applied two-factor authentication. Generate an app password for security.
• Keep your Foxmail mailbox storage with enough space to save your Gmail emails.
• Use a stable internet connection so that there is no disturbance during the procedure.

These are the must-follow steps. After that, you can follow the methods to configure your account.

Configure Gmail Account with Foxmail Client

1. Run the Foxmail desktop client and sign in to your account.
2. Click the Menu button (three horizontal lines button at the top-right corner).
3. Go to Settings or click Account Management. Option. Press the Add button.
4. Select Other mailbox and provide the complete Gmail email address.
5. Paste your app password or regular password. Hit Manual Setup.
6. Add the IMAP server details that are mentioned above.
7. Click Outgoing server requires authentication. Then press the Create or Finish button.
8. Click the Create or Finish button to start the mailbox sync.

With these steps, you can perfectly sync your Gmail emails to Foxmail. Now what about transferring your mailbox? After adding your account, many also transfer their mailbox. So, here are the ways to do it.

Forward your Gmail Emails to Foxmail

To get your new emails in your Gmail account. You can set auto-forwarding. This option is useful when you want your Gmail email in Foxmail as well. Here’s how you do it.

1. Go to the Menu option and then Settings. Then, account.
2. Select the Account tab. Click the Create button and enter your Gmail email address.
3. Provide your Gmail email address and your Gmail email address.
4. Add your password. Hit the Create button. Choose IMAP as your type.
5. Hit the Create button.

This way, all your upcoming Gmail emails will go into your Foxmail account. This is for the new emails. If you want to transfer your emails. This next method would be great.

Transfer Gmail Emails to Foxmail with Specialized Tool

Software like SysTools IMAP Migration helps you move your mailbox easily. This software works with the IMAP protocol, which means you can use it to transfer emails from any account to another, even Gmail to Foxmail. You don’t need a third-party tool to transfer your mailbox. It smoothly transfers your emails while also keeping your mailbox secure. To know how it works, follow the steps below.

Working Steps of the Tool

1. Download the software on Windows and macOS machines.
   
2. Select IMAP in the source and destination tabs. Then, click Email.
   
3. In the source dashboard, choose Gmail from the list of IMAP servers. The software automatically mentions your server details. Click the Validate button.
   
4. In the destination, select Other, then add your Foxmail server details. Validate this account.
   
5. Add your source and destination IDs and passwords using CSV file mapping. Then, click the Start Migration button.
   

Conclusion

With the help of the IMAP server, you can easily add Gmail to Foxmail. I have explained the steps of configuring their account. In addition to that, I have provided ways to transfer emails. To move your existing mailbox, professional software is the direct solution. To transfer the new emails, you can use the forward option. But remember, before using the methods, make sure you follow the preparation steps.