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How to Import Emails to Bluehost Professional Email

Bluehost Professional Email service makes managing your business communication seamless. We provide a simple and efficient way to import emails to Bluehost Professional Email if you're switching from another email provider or need to migrate your emails and contacts. Whether using Gmail, Outlook, or another provider, this guide will walk you through the process.

  • Items to Check Before You Import
  • Import Emails to Bluehost Professional Email
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  • Summary

Items to Check Before You Import​

Before you begin the import process, follow this pre-checklist to ensure everything goes smoothly:

  • Have a Professional Email Account
    Ensure you've created a Bluehost Professional Email account before starting the import process.
  • Check Your Storage
    Verify that the size of your existing mailbox is within the storage limits of your Bluehost Professional Email account. If necessary, delete unwanted emails or upgrade your storage plan.
  • Gather Your Login Credentials
    Have your email address and password ready for your old email provider. For less common providers, you may need to obtain IMAP server details (hostname and port) for manual configuration.
  • Decide What to Import
    Consider whether you want to import all your emails or only specific folders or labels. You may also want to consolidate multiple email accounts into one inbox.

Import Emails to Bluehost Professional Email​

Follow these steps to import your emails to Bluehost:

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Professional Email account.
  2. Navigate to the Import Email Data Tab.
  3. Find the Import Email Data section within your account.
  4. Click the "Import a Mailbox " button, and enter the following details in the Remote IMAP Details section:
  • IMAP Host/IP Address : For example, imap.secureserver.net
  • IMAP Port : For example, 993
  • Source Server Requires SSL : Yes/No
  • Source Email : Your current email address (e.g., blue@yourdomain.com)
  • Source Email Password : The password for your current email account
  • Professional Email Address : Your new Bluehost Professional Email address (for example, bluehost@exampledomain.com)
  • Alternate Email Address : An email address to receive notifications about the import status.
  1. Once all required details are entered, click on Begin Import to start the process. The system will queue your email migration and process it in the background. Important:
  • Multiple Accounts : While emails are being imported, you can queue additional accounts for migration.
  • Prioritization : The system will prioritize recent emails, first bringing the most relevant messages into your inbox.
  • Exclusions : Spam and Trash folders (including subfolders) will not be imported to keep your inbox clean. If you have important emails in these folders, move them to another folder before beginning the import.
  • Import Order : The tool follows a specific order during the import—Inbox, Drafts, Sent, and then other folders—to maintain an organized structure.
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Summary​

Importing emails to Bluehost Professional Email is a straightforward process that ensures you can transition smoothly from any email provider. Following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully migrate your emails, organize your inbox, and take full advantage of Bluehost Professional Email services. Whether you're consolidating multiple accounts or migrating from Gmail or Outlook, Bluehost has you covered.