| IMAP Migrator | Manual export/import | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Server to server | On each user's computer |
| Several accounts | In parallel, from one place | One by one, by hand |
| Interruptions | Continues where it stopped | Usually start over |
| Read status and dates | Kept | Depends on the tool |
| Cutover | Keeps syncing new mail until MX switches | Mail that arrives later needs another pass |
When IMAP Migrator fits better
- There is more than one mailbox
- Mail keeps arriving during the move
When Manual export/import fits better
- You want an offline archive of a single small mailbox
Questions
I already have a PST or MBOX file. Can I upload it?
Yes. File import uploads a PST or MBOX file straight into a mailbox.
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