If you have a Gmail mailbox and want to migrate your emails to a mailbox hosted on mybox, you can use the built-in email import feature available in the mybox Panel.
The migration process copies your existing emails from Gmail to your new mailbox without requiring manual downloads or exports.
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Before You Begin
Make sure that:
- A mailbox has already been created in the mybox Panel.
- You know the Gmail address you want to migrate.
- You have access to the Gmail account.
- IMAP access is enabled in Gmail.
Important: If your Google account uses two-factor authentication (2FA), you may need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular Gmail password.
Step 1: Open the Email Management Section
Log in to the mybox Panel.
Navigate to:
Locate the mailbox that will receive the imported messages.
Step 2: Start the Import Process
Next to the destination mailbox, click:
Actions → Import Messages
The email import form will appear.
Step 3: Enter the Gmail Account Details
Complete the form using the following settings:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Server Address | imap.gmail.com |
| Source Mailbox | Your Gmail address (for example: [email protected]) |
| Password | Your Gmail password or App Password |
Verify that the information is correct before proceeding.
Step 4: Start the Migration
Submit the form to begin the import process.
The system will connect to Gmail using IMAP and start copying messages to your mybox mailbox.
What Happens During the Migration?
The migration process:
- Copies emails from Gmail
- Preserves folders and labels where possible
- Transfers attachments
- Leaves the original Gmail account unchanged
The duration of the migration depends on:
- The size of the mailbox
- The number of messages
- Network conditions
- Gmail server response times
Completion Notification
Once the migration is complete, a notification will be delivered to the destination mailbox.
You can then verify that your messages have been imported successfully.
Gmail Accounts with Two-Factor Authentication
If your Google account uses two-factor authentication, Gmail may reject standard password authentication.
In this situation:
- Sign in to your Google account.
- Generate an App Password.
- Use the generated App Password instead of your regular Gmail password when configuring the import.
Alternative: Import During Mailbox Creation
The email import feature may also be available when creating a new mailbox, allowing you to transfer messages immediately during the mailbox setup process.
Professional Migration Assistance
If you prefer not to perform the migration yourself, the mybox team can assist with mailbox migrations.
Contact support through the mybox Panel for assistance with larger or more complex migrations.
Summary
To migrate emails from Gmail, create a mailbox in the mybox Panel, open Actions → Import Messages, and use the following settings:
Server: imap.gmail.com
Username: your Gmail address
Password: your Gmail password or App PasswordThe system will automatically connect to Gmail via IMAP, copy your messages to the destination mailbox, and notify you when the migration is complete.