How To Easily Transfer Emails from Roundcube to Gmail

Summary: Are you planning to transfer emails from Roundcube to Gmail? This blog is for you. In this blog, we will cover several methods to complete the transfer process. The manual methods include using Gmail’s “Add Account” option, Thunderbird, and Email Forwarding. We’ll also go through the reasons why people prefer to make the switch. We will also explore an automated MCD IMAP Backup Tool that is especially designed for seamless email migrations. Each method is explained in detail with step-by-step instructions to ensure quick and easy email migration. 

Roundcube is a web-based email client that allows users to manage and read their emails through a web browser. On the other hand, Gmail is an email service provided by Google that stores email messages in the cloud. Users can access these emails on any device when they are online. Users often transfer their emails from Roundcube to Gmail to utilize Gmail’s advanced features and better security. 

Why Do Users Prefer to Export Roundcube Emails to Gmail?

• Gmail keeps all your emails in one place, which makes it easier to locate them.
• Features like quick search and filtering tools save time to find emails quickly.
• Gmail is integrated with other Google Services like Google Calendar, Drive, which enhances productivity.
• With Gmail, users can check their emails on any device, anywhere, without any syncing issues.
• Gmail offers a generous amount of storage space; therefore, you need not delete your old emails regularly.
• With Gmail’s built-in security features, you can keep your inbox safe from spam, phishing, and malware.
• Since it is a widely used email service and many users find its interface simple, it is easy to transfer Roundcube emails to Gmail.

Methods to Transfer Emails from Roundcube to Gmail

There are four methods for transferring emails from Roundcube to Gmail. The manual methods using Gmail’s Add Account option, Thunderbird email client, and forwarding method. Another one is by using a dedicated and secure tool. Users can choose either of the two methods depending on their specific requirements.

Manual Method 01: Using the “Add Account” Option in Gmail

To make this method work, ensure that POP is enabled on the source email server. Also, to import Roundcube emails to Gmail mailbox, we are importing from the email account linked with Roundcube using POP3.

The following are the steps to begin the transfer process:

1. First, visit Gmail and sign in with your Gmail account.
2. Click on Settings > See all settings and go to the “Accounts and Import” tab.
3. Now, in Check mail from other accounts, click on Add a Mail account.
4. Then, enter the email ID that you want to access via Roundcube and click Next.
5. Select Import emails from my other account (POP3) and then click Next again.
6. Enter the POP Server settings:

Username:	abc@example.com
Password:	Email password
POP Server:	mail.example.com
Port:	995

7. Choose your preference and click on Add Account. 

Limitations: This method will only import inbox emails and not the drafts, sent items folders. Manually entering the server details may lead to errors. There is a chance of loss of data while handling large mailboxes. Some of the emails may lose their attachments.

Manual Method 02: Using Thunderbird Email Client

This Roundcube to Gmail migration involves linking a Roundcube account in Thunderbird. Then, add the Gmail account and drag-and-drop emails from Roundcube to the Gmail account folder.

Steps to transfer emails from your Roundcube account to Gmail:

1. Open the Thunderbird application on your system.
2. Now, choose to set up a new account. Enter the Email ID and Password linked to your Roundcube account.
3. Now, wait for Thunderbird to sync your emails via IMAP.
4. Then, go to Account Settings > Add Mail Account and fill in your Gmail Email ID and password.
5. Once the emails are synced, drag the emails from your Roundcube account.
6. Drop them into your Gmail account folder. 

Limitations: If too much data is transferred, then it may affect the performance of Gmail. Make sure to have a stable internet connection to fully transfer the data. The user should have some technical knowledge about setting up IMAP accounts, monitoring migration, etc.

Manual Method 03: Using the “Forward” Option

This method is suitable when you want to transfer only a few important emails. 

Perform these steps to begin the process:

1. First, visit Roundcube and log in to your Roundcube webmail account.
2. Now, open the desired email message that you want to forward to Gmail.
3. Once the email opens up, click on the Forward button.
4. Enter the Gmail Email ID under the “To” field section.
5. Then, click Send to forward the message to your Gmail account.
6. Repeat the process for transferring each email.

Limitations: There is no option to bulk forward the emails. Manually forwarding emails one by one take a lot of time. Some of the emails might lose the attachments during the process. 

Fully Secure Software to Transfer Emails from Roundcube to Gmail

The IMAP Backup Tool is a powerful utility that allows efficient email backup and migration. With this tool, the user can convert IMAP emails into multiple file formats. It also allows users to transfer the entire mailbox to cloud services like migrate Roundcube to Office 365, Gmail, etc. For large-scale migrations, the bulk conversion feature is useful, making the ideal choice for businesses. Moreover, the tools’ built-in filters feature is used to target selective email types. Users can also choose to back up only the email messages by excluding attachments, reducing storage space. 

Below is the step-by-step process to export Roundcube emails to Gmail:

1. Download the tool and run it. 
2. Open the tool and then, click on Continue. 
3. Now, choose either Single Mode or Batch Mode. 
4. Then, log in with your Email account credentials linked with Roundcube webmail account.
5. Find and select the files/folder that you want to transfer and click Next.
6. Select Gmail as the Email Client from the drop-down menu.
7. Pick the additional filters if required. 
8. Finally, click on the Convert button to finish. 

Conclusion

In this blog, we have reviewed the most reliable methods to transfer emails from Roundcube to Gmail. While the manual options do exist, they often have some limitations and are prone to errors. For a more secure and accurate process, the IMAP Backup Tool is the more efficient tool to use. It also offers the option to batch transfer multiple emails at once, filter out duplicates, etc. Users can choose the right method as per their requirements.

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