How to Import Emails from Lotus Notes (.nsf files) to eM Client?

In this article, we will discuss how to import emails from Lotus Notes to eM Client application? The eM Client is one of the fastest email applications, which is synchronized with many advanced features and services for Windows OS users. From the latest eM Client 7.2 version, it also became exclusively available for MAC OS users. So it is obvious, why Lotus Notes users need to switch their user account to eM Client. But exporting Lotus Notes NSF file directly into eM Client is not possible. Let’s understand it’s necessities, and the steps for migration procedure to access Lotus Notes emails in eM Client easily.

Reasons to Import Emails from Lotus Notes to eM Client

There are a number of acceptable reasons due to which, lots of users are trying to migrate Lotus Notes emails to eM Client. Here are some:

1. eM Client provides an easy-to-use interface. Even a non-technical person or naive user can use this email client without any issue. On the other hand, the end-user interface of Lotus Notes is very clumsy and complex to understand.

2. eM Client offers functionality to manage multiple accounts from the same screen. A user does not face any issues while accessing more than one email account. Whereas, in Lotus Notes email client, users can only manage one account at a time.

3. In eM Client 7.2 version, many new features are included and provides multiple file extension import option. This feature helps many users to easily import or configure any email account into eM Client. In the other hand, Lotus Notes does not provide a multiple file extension import option.

4. A users can organize and manage their emails very effectively in eM Client. The eM Client application allows a user to sort their emails in different folders. eM Client is compatible with any Windows and Mac Operating systems.

5. eM Client is a preferred choice amongst most of Windows users when it comes to the security level. The data stored in eM Client is protected from unauthorized access and data leakage with help of S/MIME and PGP encryption. Maintenance of eM Client email application is much affordable when compared to Lotus Notes.

Techniques to Export Lotus Notes NSF File to eM Client

A user must be followed 2 step process to successfully import emails from Lotus Notes to eM Client. The latest eM Client 7.2 version supports multiple file extensions in the Import Option. So here we choose the PST file format, as it is one of the most preferred file-type, by the end computer users. The 2 primary steps to import Lotus Notes emails to eM Client are listed below:

1. Convert Lotus Notes NSF File

2. Import Converted File Into eM Client

Phase 1 – Conversion Phase

SysTools Export Notes Tool allows a user to convert NSF files to PST file format with emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, etc. This software supports to export of encrypted NSF emails with metadata intact. This program saves emails with associated attachments in a healthy format. Here are some additional features of the tool:

• Export Lotus Notes Mailbox with Emails, Contacts, Calendars, etc
• Save Export Notes Encrypted Emails to eM Client Supported Format
• Translate Canonical Name into SMTP Format according to Names.nsf File
• Supported NSF file in Lotus Notes Version 9.0, 8.5, 8.0, 7.6
• Supported on Windows OS 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008, 2012

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After the successful migration of Lotus Notes NSF file to eM Client supported format, move to next step of Import process.

Phase 2 – Steps to Import Converted Files into eM Client 7.2 Version

Follow the below-mentioned steps to import emails from Lotus Notes to eM Client application:

1. Open eM Client and Go to Menu on the top of left side screen

2. Click to File option and Select Import option from drop-down list

3. Next, Select the Outlook Personal Storage (.pst) option

4. In next window, Select File from local folder of personal computer

5. Select Converted File and Click on Open button

6. After file selection, Click on Next button to forward the Import process

7. Next option is to Select folders you want to import

Note: A user can import all folders or selective folder as per the requirement

8. Now you can choose a location, where you need to import your data files. It provides 2 options:
1. Import data to default root folders of the selected account

Note: A user can directly import all the mailbox items into a default folder or can select the second option

2. Import data to a specific folder

Notes: This option helps in Folder to Folder Mapping

9. After folder selection, now click on Finish button to start Import process

10. The progress of Import process will be displayed in a window followed by Success Message. Click OK to finalize the process.

Finally, after the completion of Lotus Notes to eM Client migration process, you can see all the imported emails on eM Client application.

Conclusion

This blog provides a proper guideline for a Lotus Notes user on how to migrate Lotus Notes to eM Client with all the mailbox items such as emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, and journals. Here, we have performed the migration task, with the latest available version of Lotus Notes 9.0 and eM Client 7.2. And we have described the proper steps to export Lotus Notes mailbox file to the format supported by eM Client application. Follow Us on Facebook for more informative and technical article.

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