Users frequently switch email clients to simplify communication. But moving to Gmail is helpful. It lets you check emails on most devices from anywhere.

Read on to import Thunderbird MBOX to Gmail. Here are secure & quick ways to import MBOX files into Gmail.

Why send MBOX to Gmail?

Users import MBOX files to Gmail for many reasons. Some MBOX uploads improve access, while others boost security.

Some frequent reasons:

• MBOX emails are accessible from any internet-connected device.
• Merge several MBOX emails into one Gmail account.
• Use Gmail’s sophisticated spam & search filters.
• Benefit from Gmail’s robust security & recovery.
• Use Gmail’s 15 GB of free cloud storage.
• Gmail offers other helpful Google services and apps.
• The Gmail email interface is simple and easy to use.

Safely Import MBOX Files to Gmail Without Thunderbird:

Thunderbird makes importing MBOX files to Gmail too easy. Thunderbird provides many extensions to import & export MBOX files.

I’ve included two easy ways to import MBOX files without Thunderbird:

Import MBOX files into Gmail Manually, This method doesn’t need Thunderbird. Yet, Users need Thunderbird email credentials.

• Sign in to Gmail in any browser.
• Gmail’s dashboard’s top-right corner has the “Settings” icon and the “Sell all settings” option.
• Select “Accounts and Import.” Click “Import mail and contacts” under this tab.
• Enter your Thunderbird email and click “Continue.”
• Login Thunderbird password.
• Enter your email provider’s “POP username” and “POP server” settings.
• Check the checkboxes and choose which data to import.
• Then select “Start Import.”.
• End of story:
• Thunderbird email import will be complete soon.

Note: This method isn’t acceptable if Thunderbird doesn’t already have your MBOX emails.

Method 2: Professional MBOX-to-Gmail migration

Professional converter or migration software is best for importing numerous MBOX files into Gmail. BLR Tools MBOX Converter is my preferred choice because of its simple interface, advanced capabilities, trustworthiness, and other perks.

How to Move MBOX Files to Gmail?

• Download and run software.
• Add MBOXes.
• View all MBOX files.
• Connect Gmail with this program.
• Enter your Gmail credentials.
• Select needed folders and migrate.

All emails from your specified folders will be transferred to Gmail. MBOX can be imported to Office 365 with this utility.

How does Thunderbird load MBOX files into Gmail?

Thunderbird imports MBOX files directly. You may quickly move your Gmail emails to Thunderbird with this benefit. The entire method is outlined in three phases for clarity.

Start by Connecting Thunderbird to Gmail:

• Open Thunderbird & click “Local Folders” in the right sidebar.
• Tap “Email” under “Set Up Another Account.”.
• Click “Continue” after entering your Gmail address and password.
• Choose your IMAP or POP3 in the “Available Configurations” section. Personally, I like “IMAP.” Then click “Done.”
• A “Sign in with Google” page appears. Enter the same Gmail address and click “Next” again.
• Enter your Gmail password again and click “Next.”
• Just validate 2-step verification.
• To authorize Thunderbird to access Gmail emails, click “Allow.”.

End of story. Thus, Users may link Thunderbird to Gmail.

2nd Step: Import MBOX files into Thunderbird.

• Select “Settings” from the Thunderbird dashboard’s bottom-left corner, then “Add-ons and Themes.”.
• Install “ImportExportTools NG” in Thunderbird.
• Right-click “Local Folders.” Pick “ImportExportTools NG” > “Import Mbox Files” > “Individual Mbox Files” and pick the MBOX file to import.

Step 3: Move Thunderbird emails to Gmail.

• After importing, transfer emails to Gmail.
• Launch Thunderbird and access your MBOX email folder. Select all emails with “Ctrl + A.”
• Right-click and select “Move to.” on chosen emails. Select any Gmail folders.
• All your emails will transfer to Gmail shortly. They can be accessed via Gmail.

Conclusion:

MBOX to Gmail transfer is easy using Thunderbird. If you don’t want to use Thunderbird, an MBOX conversion program is a beneficial idea. Please backup any vital information before migrating.

Author Bio: Greeting to Everyone, My name is Anjali Aggarwal and I am work in BLR Tools as a SEO Executive. The software company gives multiple types product as users accordance need such as, email migration, email conversion, email backup, data management and many more. I did like to write technical updates.

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