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Yahoo-to-Yahoo Mail Migration | 3 Expert Methods

You need a desktop email client to manually transfer Yahoo emails to another account. The reason is that there is no built-in option available that can directly move your emails from one Yahoo Mail account to another. Professional software is also a good way to migrate your mailbox without needing any email client. I will explain all the methods properly in this blog.

Checkpoints Before Migrating Yahoo Mail to Another

Before you start following the methods, there are some points that you must know.

• First of all, generate a Yahoo app password. This will be useful when you have to configure your account. For this, follow the steps below.
  • Go to the Yahoo Account Security page and log in to the account.
  • In the External connections or Account section, click Create app password.
  • Give a name for identification and then press Generate password.
  • Copy the password that is created and save it to a place that is easy to access. Hit Done.
• Check that both Yahoo Mail accounts are active. Properly note down their credentials and IMAP server settings.
• Check your desktop client and ensure the target Yahoo account has enough space to pull all the emails from the source account.
• Create Yahoo email backup before the migration, so that you can keep your messages safe during the process.

How to Transfer Yahoo Emails to Another Account Manually?

The manual method is simple, and you need a desktop email client to sync both your source and target email accounts. The client must support the IMAP protocol and create an app password for security. Below are the steps for this method.

1. Run the email client on your desktop and then go to the Account Settings.
2. Select the Add Account option and then enter the source Yahoo email address.
3. Provide the app password and follow the instructions to fully sync the account.
4. Once it is properly synced, connect your destination account with the same steps.
5. After that, move your emails using the drag-and-drop method.

With this method, you can transfer your emails manually, but migrating multiple emails can be difficult with this process. It will take time to move the emails, and there can be a synchronization issue. That’s why many professionals prefer to use a technical tool over the manual method.

Migrate Emails from Yahoo Mail to Another with Professional Software

The FreeViewer IMAP Migration Software method is best for migration as it is known for secure bulk transfer. Multiple Yahoo users can transfer their accounts without any failure. If, by chance, some emails are missing, its re-run option will transfer the failed items. The software has a date filter option that you can use to move specific emails based on a date range. You can download and install the software on Windows and Mac for free. Then, follow the instructions in the software.

Guide to Using the Software for Yahoo to Yahoo Migration

1. Properly install the software and open it.
2. The source and destination section is already selected, i.e., IMAP.
3. Apply the Date Filter next to the Email option that is already selected. Click the Next button.
4. Now, select the Yahoo option from the list of source IMAP. The server settings are automatically identified. Click the Validate button.
5. Go to the destination tabs, choose the Yahoo option, and then validate this as well.
6. Add your source and target email IDs by downloading the template first.
7. Enter the email addresses of both the source and destination, save the file, and manually import it into the software.
8. Validate all the accounts that you have added and then click the Start Migration button.

These are the ways to transfer your existing emails to another account. If you also want your upcoming emails, then you have to set up auto-forwarding.

Forward Yahoo Emails to Another Account

To forward your new emails, you need a Yahoo Mail Plus subscription. The free version does not have an auto-forwarding option.

1. In your source Yahoo Mail account, go to Settings.
2. Click Mailboxes and select your primary email address.
3. Go to the Forwarding section and type your target Yahoo email address.
4. Click the Verify button, then log in to your target account. Find the verification emails and confirm them.

Conclusion

In this, I have provided three methods to transfer Yahoo emails to another account. These methods are easy and will move your mailbox. The desktop client, auto-forwarding, and professional software are the ways to transfer your mailbox. But to start the process, first make sure you follow the checkpoints properly.