How to Move Thunderbird Local Folders to Gmail Using GAMMO
2 Step Way Move Thunderbird Folders to Gmail
Sometimes, for some computer users, this need arises wherein they have to move Thunderbird folders to Gmail. Well! This can be done manually. It is a 2-step manual process, wherein, the first step involves moving Thunderbird folders from MBOX to PST, and then the second step is to import PST to Gmail using SysTools Outlook to G Suite using GAMMO. Let’s have a closer look at this entire migration process, broken under 2 steps, as follows:
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How to Move Thunderbird Folders to Gmail ?
Following are the two methods used for moving Thunderbird Local Folders to Gmail
Step 1: Move Thunderbird Folders to PST
Step 2: Import using GAMMO Tool
STEP 1: Move Thunderbird Folders
- Firstly, run Mozilla Thunderbird
- Then, folder that you want to import from Thunderbird Folders to Gmail has to be opened
- Press & hold “Ctrl” key to select individual mail
- Press “Ctrl + A” instead if the requirement is to choose all mail messages
- Right-click selected mails
- Then, click the option of “Save As”
- Now, save those mail messages thus selected in required destination folder
- After that, click ‘Select Folder’ for exporting messages
- And then, run Outlook email client
- Then, right-click ”Outlook” folder
- “New Folder” has to be clicked
- In section for “Name”, enter new folder’s desired name
- Click “OK” for creating that
- New folder would be empty
- Use Ctrl + A to choose all mails that had been exported from Mozilla Thunderbird
- Select & drag all mails towards Outlook’s middle pane
- Import all mail messages into that new folder
- All mails would be viewed after complete and successful importation
STEP 2: Import Thunderbird Folders to Gmail with GAMMO
These are the process steps to import Thunderbird Local Folders to Gmail without the need of Outlook. Using GAMMO i.e. Google-Apps-migration-for-Microsoft-Outlook® app, it can easily be done. It is easy to use this app is a simple process by following the clear-cut steps, as follows:
- The first step is of creating Gmail Account. If already having a Gmail account, then okay. Else, firstly, Sign Up for new account and then download the GAMMO app (Google-Apps-Migration-for-Microsoft-Outlook). Or else download this GAMMO App
- Then launching of GAMMO app is needed next. After download gets is complete, install & then launch this GAMMO app program
- After that, logging into Gmail account is needed. For this, enter the email ID to log into the account. Then, select the option for “Remember Me” for avoiding login process’ repetition
- Switch to the Google-Apps-Migration-for-Microsoft-Outlook (GAMMO) for next action and then click Continue
- Next step involves importing PST file or files into Gmail
- For this, select “From-PST-File(s)” from options that are available
- Then navigate to that particular location wherein PST file (s) have been saved
- Then, checkmark “Migrate-All-Data” option to move Thunderbird Local Folders to Gmail.
- And after that, click Next
- Then those items are to be selected which are needed to be imported from PST
- Check all options wanted for migration Gmail
- Then, press “Migrate”
- The process begins
- Duration depends on PST file size
After process completes, message-window appears that shows successful migration
Pitfalls of Manual Way
The process to move Thunderbird Folders to Gmail manually is a bit tedious and a lot lengthy as against the other better alternative in the form of third-party tool to do the same. Manual methods are surely free of cost but really not free of tension. A tension of losing crucial data keeps hovering on the mind and zero success rates is also an outcome at times with such methods. Also, the manual methods are useful in situations where limited mails are to be moved. However, for bulk migration, this might not be an appropriate solution.
Third-Party Wonder
In light of the above pitfalls associated with manually moving Thunderbird folders to Gmail, it is suggested to look out for a better option which is to use a commercial software solution by SysTools to convert MBOX to PST file in bulk which is a standalone tool for batch migration.
Conclusion
This blog would be a good read for all those who are looking to move Thunderbird folders to Gmail, either manually or with the help of some professional tool. Both ways, it can be done, and both of these processes have been detailed in this blog with their complete explanations to help the blog readers.