


This stores the emails to your local folder, to import them to your google account proceed to the next step.ġ1. This process might take a while to load all the emails. NOTE: All emails from the backup will now start to import. Navigate to the folder where you Gmail Backup file (.MBOX) exists and click Open. Choose the option to import directly one or more mbox file and select OK. Navigate to ImportExportTools and select import mbox file.ġ0. In thunderbird go to the navigation pane located on the left hand side and right click on Local Folders. After the installation restart Thunderbird.ĩ. NOTE: You will get a warning message about installing add-on from unknown publishers, confirm the installation by selecting install.Ĩ. Locate the ImportExportTools file you downloaded and select install. In the Add-ons Manager window click on the gear next to the search box and select install add-ons from file. In Thunderbird navigate to the Thunderbird Menu located in the upper right had corner and select Add-Ons.ħ. Make note on the location where the add-on is downloaded.Ħ. You can get the add-on by going to the following link /en-us/thu nderbird/a ddon/impor texporttoo ls/. MBOX Gmail backup file you will need to install the “ ImportExportTools” add-on for Thunderbird. Enter your Gmail Account Information under the Mail Account Setup windows and click Continue when done.Ĥ. Make sure IMAP is selected and verify that your information is correct then click Done.ĥ. Open thunderbird and select skip this and use my existing email to import to your new Gmail account.ģ. Go to -US/thunde rbird/down load to download the latest Thunderbird mail client if you don’t already have it.Ģ. This article will show you how to restore a Gmail backup file of type.
