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There are various advantages of keeping your emails on IMAP such as syncing emails on all the linked devices. Additionally, emails will not be removed from the server until intentionally deleted. Besides, many users migrate IMAP email to new server to centralize all the emails in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re wondering how to perform this process, this blog will help you in this. Here, you will be introduced by manual and professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/imap-email-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a>. You can choose the approach that fits best after understanding the importance of keeping emails in IMAP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ms_btn_sec text-center my-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/macsonik-imap-backup.dmg\"\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/imap-email-backup\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#Advantages_of_IMAP_Message_Access_Protocol\" >Advantages of IMAP (Message Access Protocol)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#How_to_Migrate_IMAP_Email_to_New_Server\" >How to Migrate IMAP Email to New Server<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#1_Migrate_IMAP_to_New_Server_Free_Way\" >#1 Migrate IMAP to New Server: Free Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#2_Automated_Solution_to_Transfer_IMAP_Email_to_New_Server\" >#2. Automated Solution to Transfer IMAP Email to New Server<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#Stepwise_Process_to_Move_IMAP_Email_to_New_Host\" >Stepwise Process to Move IMAP Email to New Host<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-imap-email-to-new-server\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_IMAP_Message_Access_Protocol\"><\/span>Advantages of IMAP (Message Access Protocol)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the benefits of this process and then go through the techniques to move IMAP email to new host.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can open and read all the emails, including incoming and outgoing data, old messages, labels, and others in a new account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emails on IMAP can be easily accessed from different devices, even without licenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are various file formats which might not be supported by all email clients. Therefore, users migrate IMAP to IMAP to access emails simply.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This process will work as a backup to avoid data loss due to system failure, accidental deletion, or any other attack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, we will discuss the methods to do this process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Migrate_IMAP_Email_to_New_Server\"><\/span>How to Migrate IMAP Email to New Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, we will elaborate a manual and automated approach to finish this task effortlessly. Apart from this, we will provide the step by step process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Migrate_IMAP_to_New_Server_Free_Way\"><\/span>#1 Migrate IMAP to New Server: Free Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start this task, create a new email account on a server with the same name.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, use the same password as the old one.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, generate two similar email accounts on a single email program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the same email ID and password.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configure both email accounts and provide incoming server, port, and IP address for both.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Input domain name when both accounts are different.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, enter the IP address for the new server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the end, drag and drop the email messages or emails (Old inbox to source server folder).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the above technique is risky and complicated. Also, you might face challenges in this process. For instance, you might be stuck or lose entire data in the worst case. To avoid this, we have the best option that ends this process efficiently with complete data protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Automated_Solution_to_Transfer_IMAP_Email_to_New_Server\"><\/span>#2. Automated Solution to Transfer IMAP Email to New Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MacSonik <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/imap-email-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IMAP Email Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a> is a reliable utility that makes the process easy and simple. Unlike the manual approach, users will migrate IMAP email to new server efficiently and smoothly. Additionally, this wizard provides various advanced features such as duplicate remover, selective email migration, move emails without attachments, and many more. Despite this, this software helps users complete this process in no time without data disruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stepwise_Process_to_Move_IMAP_Email_to_New_Host\"><\/span>Stepwise Process to Move IMAP Email to New Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we will offer various ways to end this process automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To begin, download and launch the <strong>IMAP Backup Software<\/strong> on your system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later, enter the credentials of your IMAP account and hit <strong>Sign In<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, select the folder to move into another IMAP account. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thereafter, expand and pick the IMAP option from the drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, provide new IMAP account credentials and tap Sign In.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, hit Start Migration and the process will automatically be initiated.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-roundcube-to-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Migrate Roundcube to Gmail Account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, this blog is helpful for all users including tech and non tech users. We have also discussed the benefits of IMAP and techniques to do so. For the effective and efficient outcome, users choose professional utility. This versatile software helps users complete the task while keeping the original folder hierarchy intact. Moreover, it offers features to customize and end this process instantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748433594510\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How to Migrate IMAP Email to New Server?\u00a0<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For an instant and secured solution, try MacSonik IMAP Backup Software.\u00a0<br\/>1. Launch <strong>IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong>.\u00a0<br\/>2. Log in to your IMAP account and choose the folder for migration.\u00a0<br\/>3. Select the IMAP option and provide new IMAP credentials.\u00a0<br\/>4. 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