28 Apr 25 9:57 am
Migrate Office 365 to IMAP Server in Bulk
Manually
migrate Office 365 to IMAP server by first enabling IMAP access in both accounts. Connect with an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird to Office 365 (through Exchange) and the destination IMAP server. Drag and drop mail between accounts or configure the client to sync folders. Use Google Takeout (where available) or third-party software like imapsync for batch transfers when handling large mailboxes. Set settings to maintain folder hierarchies and metadata. This process offers fine-grained control but consumes technical expertise and labor-intensive manual effort.
Manual migration is time-consuming, error-prone, and not feasible for bulk transfers. IMAP protocol constraints can result in metadata loss (e.g., read status, categories). Bandwidth and server timeouts can stall transfers, necessitating restarts. Authentication problems, like OAuth 2.0 mandates, make the procedure cumbersome.
The best way to perform a seamless and secure Office 365 to IMAP Migration is by using the MigrateEmails Office 365 Email Backup Tool. It is a secure and easy solution to transfer Office 365 emails to an IMAP server. Moreover, it secures your data, maintains the folder structure, and ensures a seamless migration without interrupting your email access. Using this tool, you can easily migrate your emails in no time without facing any technical issues. Step 01: Download and install the MigrateEmails Office 365 Backup Tool in your system. Click on the Backup Button and proceed to the next panel.
Step 01: Download and install the MigrateEmails Office 365 Backup Tool on your system. Click on the Backup Button and move to the next panel.
Step 02: Next, verify the working process step by step and click on the Continue Button to migrate Office 365 to IMAP Server.
Step 03: Next, select Microsoft 365 as the source platform. Enter your Microsoft 365 login details and authenticate your account.
Step 04: Now, select the Source Primary Mailbox/Online Archive/Public Folder. Give permission to access mailbox data.
Step 05: Preview and pick the emails, contacts, calendars, and other items to migrate.
Step 06: From Save/Backup/Migrate As: Select IMAP as the migration destination platform. Give your IMAP credentials and authorization to migrate email.
Step 07: Migrate selected emails using date filter and folder options. You may also use Remove Duplicate Emails depending on the scenario. Use the Custom Folder Name and other respective options accordingly as well.
Step 08: Click the Backup button to begin importing emails from Microsoft 365 to IMAP Server.
Step 09: On clicking the Backup button, it will begin migrating from Office 365 to Gmail. The actual progress is showing on your screen.
Step 10: After migrating, it provides a complete migration report with the count of emails migrated. You can save or download the migration log report for future reference.
