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Migrate IMAP data from SME 9 to Suite accounts?

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Migrate IMAP data from SME 9 to Suite accounts?
« on: July 21, 2020, 07:15:49 PM »
Hi Folks,


Can anyone assist with transferring mail account data from a 9.x SME server to the same accounts on a new G-Suite configuration?  I've tried to use the G-Suite migration process for generic IMAP servers, but can't seem to get things going.  I'm getting stressed-out users because they are getting their new mail, but their folders and saved emails are not available.


Has anyone done this successfully?

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[SOLVED] Migrate IMAP data from SME 9 to Suite accounts?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2020, 08:03:26 PM »
The migration assistant needs to connect the IMAP server for EACH user account.


  • Make sure that the IMAP/IMAPS are enabled (I mistakenly disabled them originally)
  • In the G Suit Migration web app, add your users along with their password. (you can use a csv file as described in the G Suite migration help)
  • Be very, very patient :-?


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Re: Migrate IMAP data from SME 9 to Suite accounts?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2020, 12:01:49 AM »
Give my mail to Google?

I don't think so...... certainly not if you value your or your clients/users privacy.

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