How to switch from AOL to Gmail account effortlessly?

Want to move AOL emails into Gmail account as you have recently switched from AOL to Gmail account? If your answer is yes then this article will help you to migrate emails from the AOL account to Gmail account. Before we start the main topic, let us know about AOL Mail and Gmail.

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Quick Introduction – AOL and Gmail

AOL, a free web-based email service. AOL Mail is the world’s largest email provider. On the other hand, Gmail is provided by Google free of cost to its users. Gmail is much popular among users offering multiple features like free storage, fast email communication, etc. Users can access Gmail on the web and using third-party programs through IMAP or POP protocols.

Now, let get to the reasons and the solution to migrate AOL emails to Gmail account.

Reasons to migrate AOL mailboxes to Gmail account

Generally, users migrate AOL emails to Gmail account when they switch AOL Mail & move to Gmail because of job switch or some legal reasons.

Here are few other reasons to forward AOL Mail to Gmail account –

• Issues of sign in AOL
• AOL mail not accepting messages in Inbox
• AOL Mail account deactivation issue

How to forward AOL Mail to Gmail?

You have either a manual way or a third-party solution to transfer AOL emails into Gmail account. We are here with both methods for you.

Steps to transfer AOL Mail to Gmail manually –

1. Login to your Gmail account.
2. Go to the gear icon and click on Settings
3. Click on Import Mail and Contacts
4. Enter AOL email address under ‘which account you want to import from’
5. Enter AOL password under entering a password. Click Continue
6. All messages received in the AOL account are copied to Gmail account.
7. Select Add label to all imported mails
8. Click Start Import
9. Click OK.

Drawbacks:

The above method for AOL Mail to Gmail migration is lengthy. Also, the configuration is complicated. So, many users don’t want to go with manual solutions.

An alternate method for AOL to Gmail Migration

An easy and smart solution is Softaken IMAP to IMAP Migration is recommended use. It is a friendly and quick solution for the direct migration of AOL emails into Gmail account. Along with emails, attachments are smartly migrated to Gmail from AOL account. The software offers direct migration by just introducing login details of both accounts. Selected or all folder migration is supported by the tool.

By preservation of email properties and folder hierarchy, all AOL mailboxes are migrated to Gmail account. You can try out the demo edition before paying for the license keys.

Steps to migrate AOL mailboxes to Gmail –

1. Launch AOL to Gmail Migration Tool.
2. Enter AOL account email address and password.
3. Similarly, enter your Gmail account username and password.
4. Select desired or all folders of AOL account to migrate into Gmail account.
5. Make a new folder or choose an existing folder in the Gmail account for AOL emails.
6. Hit the Start Transferring button and this will migrate AOL Mail to Gmail account.

Time to wrap

Using a professional solution is better as it is simple and direct. Moreover, users can smartly handle it. To know the software in detail, one can download the demo version prior to investing in it. Apart from the professional solution, we have explained a manual method in this post which is quite lengthy and complicated. Hence, it is recommended to go with a third-party tool i.e. AOL to Gmail Migration Software. For any queries regarding the software, contact our support staff 24x7.