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Import email and contacts


An easier way to import messages and contacts from other accounts

Welcome to our information center for importing in Gmail. Use the tabs on the left-hand side to see detailed instructions on setting up Gmail to import emails and contacts from your other address(es), as well as troubleshooting tips for the common problems users face.

Getting Started
Follow our seven simple steps to import mail and contacts to your Gmail account.

Common Errors
If you see an error message while importing, you can browse our page of common errors to find a solution.

Troubleshooting
If you´re still experiencing problems, follow our step-by-step-instructions to try to resolve your issue.

Security and Privacy

At Google, we take your security and privacy very seriously, and we understand that you might have questions about what happens to your information. These will be answered in this section.

FAQ
Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding import.

But let´s start with some practical aspects: Why don´t you have a look at Setup 1 for the different providers we import from and for situations in which it makes sense for you to use the import feature?


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