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How to Migrate from Gmail to Proton Mail Easily in Steps

Learn how to migrate from Gmail to Proton Mail seamlessly by exporting your emails from Gmail and importing them into Proton Mail using their import tool. Preserve your data, contacts, and communication history securely while enjoying Proton Mailu2019s privacy-focused platform. Switch to encrypted email without losing your important messages.

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How to Migrate from Gmail to Proton Mail Easily in Steps

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  1. Migrating from Gmail to Proton Mail: A Secure Transition How to migrate from Gmail to Proton Mail: In an era of increasing digital privacy concerns and data breaches, Proton Mail emerges as a secure, encrypted, and privacy-focused alternative. Our goal is to empower you to regain control over your personal communications.

  2. Why Choose Proton Mail for Enhanced Privacy? Zero-Access Encryption Swiss Jurisdiction Proton Mail ensures no access to your email content or attachments. Headquartered in Geneva, protected by strong privacy laws like the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act. User-Funded Model Integrated Ecosystem 100% reliant on paid subscriptions, ensuring no data monetisation or advertising. Comprehensive privacy with Proton Calendar, Drive, and VPN.

  3. Pre-Migration Checklist: Preparing Your Gmail Account Backup Gmail Data: Use Google Takeout to export emails (MBOX), contacts (CSV/vCard), and calendar (ICS) for local backup. Clean Up Inbox: Delete unnecessary emails to reduce transfer time and storage needs, especially given average Gmail usage can exceed 50GB. Organise Folders/Labels: Ensure Gmail labels are tidy; Proton Mail's Import Assistant respects existing folder structures. Proton Mail Storage: Select a Proton Mail plan with sufficient storage, such as the Unlimited plan offering 500GB.

  4. Step-by-Step Email Migration Using Proton Mail Proton Mail Import Assistant Utilise the built-in tool available on web and desktop clients for a seamless migration. Authorise Access Connect your Gmail account securely via OAuth 2.0, eliminating the need for password sharing. Select Data for Import Choose specific Gmail folders or labels (e.g., Inbox, Sent, or custom labels) to migrate. Automated Process Migration runs in the background, with progress updates sent to you via email.

  5. Seamless Transfer of Contacts and Calendars Contacts Migration Export contacts from Google Contacts as a vCard (.vcf) or CSV file. Import directly into Proton Contacts for secure storage. Calendar Event Transfer Export calendars from Google Calendar as ICS (.ics) files. Import into Proton Calendar to keep your schedule private. Integrated Privacy Both Proton Contacts and Calendar benefit from Proton's robust end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and Swiss privacy protections, ensuring your personal information remains secure.

  6. Setting Up Forwarding and Notifications ? ? Gmail Forwarding Gmail Auto-Reply Configure Gmail to automatically forward all new incoming emails to your new Proton Mail address. Set up an automatic reply in Gmail informing senders of your new primary email address. ? ? Service Updates Transition Period Systematically change your email address on critical accounts like banking, online shopping, and social media. Keep Gmail active for 3-6 months to ensure all services are updated and no emails are missed.

  7. Post-Migration Best Practices for Ongoing Security Disable Gmail Syncs: Remove Gmail accounts from all mobile devices and email clients to prevent accidental usage. Review Linked Accounts: Use a password manager to identify and update email addresses across all online services. Gmail Account Closure (Optional): Consider deleting your Gmail account to fully de-link from Google's ecosystem, once confident. Proton Mail Security Hardening: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), use a strong unique password, and securely store your recovery phrase.

  8. Embrace Your Digital Privacy with Proton Mail Seamless Transition Regain Control A clear, step-by-step process enables a smooth move from Gmail to Proton Mail. Empower yourself with services that prioritise user privacy over data monetisation. Enhanced Security Peace of Mind Benefit from robust encryption and the protection of Swiss privacy laws. Communicate securely knowing your data is protected from third-party access.

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