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Import your old mail and contacts to Gmail

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On August 20, 2009, 3:45 PM

Although Google's web-based mail service rising in popularity, the pain of ditching old mail and contacts deters many who want to make the switch. A few months back, Google eased the pain of parting with your old account by allowing new users to import their previous mail data to Gmail - a welcomed feature.

However, many long-time Gmail users have email accounts lurking from years prior to Gmail's inception. The old accounts often contain dated confirmation emails and other data most people just can't let go. Gmail is now able to import that old data to existing accounts, and users can finally let their antiquated Hotmail account rest in peace.


To use the new feature, simply go to Settings, and then the Accounts & Import tab. Click Import mail and contacts and a follow the prompts from there. According to Google, the entire copy process takes a few days, but eventually everything will arrive to your Gmail account.

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  1. August 20, 2009 5:04 PM
    raybay said:

    This does not work so smoothly as you describe with many clients. It is fraught with dangers and difficulties.

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  2. August 20, 2009 5:40 PM
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    Matthew
    Matthew, TechSpot Staff, said:

    @Raybay: Screenshot or it didn't happen. Seriously though; thanks for the heads up - but mind citing exactly what dangers and difficulties there are? Some folks have trouble tying their shoes. Just sayin'.

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  3. August 21, 2009 12:35 AM
    Tedster
    Tedster, Techspot old timer....., said:

    yahoo does not export unless you have a paid account.

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