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How to import a mailbox data from another server or move mailbox data between email accounts in Plesk?

Denis Pankov
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Applicable to:

  • Plesk for Linux
  • Plesk for Windows

Question

How to import mailbox data from another server or move mailbox data between email accounts in Plesk?

Answer

Mail Importing feature which comes with Site Import extension can:

  • Migrate mail content from 3rd-party mail services to Plesk.

  • Move mail content between domains in Plesk.

  • Move the mail content between different OS (Linux <---> Windows).

 

  1. Log in to Plesk.

  2. Install the Site Import extension, if it is not yet installed.

  3. Go to Domains > example.com > Mail > Mail Importing and click Import mail messages.

  4. Fill in the fields:

    • Specify the email address and password of the source mailbox.

    • Choose an existing mailbox where mail will be imported or create a new one.

    • Click Show advanced options for more options.

  5. Click OK.




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    Christopher Sheppard

    So this imports INBOX, SPAM?? and DELETED Folders, why doesnt it import SENT folders from the mailbox?

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