Summary: Users usually migrate from Apple Mail to Office 365 - a cloud-based platform, for better accessibility. In this post, we have mentioned different methods to migrate Apple Mail to Office 365. We have also mentioned an MBOX to PST converter tool which can help migrate Apple Mail (MBOX file) data to Office 365 in just a few simple steps.
Apple Mail or Mac Mail is a desktop-based email application that comes installed by default on Mac systems and offers some great features and services. However, users are now getting attracted towards cloud-based platforms, such as Office 365, as they provide users with the option to manage their emails and other items from anywhere and from any device. In addition, Office 365 comes with Microsoft 365 subscription service and offers enhanced privacy and security features.
Due to these and other useful features, users are migrating from desktop-based email clients, like Apple Mail, to Office 365. However, to migrate Apple Mail mailbox items to Office 365 isn’t simple as both platforms use different file formats to store the mailbox data. Below, we will mention different methods to migrate or move Apple Mail data to Office 365.
How to Migrate Apple Mail to Office 365?
You can move Apple Mail mailbox data to Office 365 using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) configuration or using an MBOX to PST converter tool. Here’s how:
1. Move Apple Mail Data using IMAP Configuration
You can manually migrate Apple Mail mailbox data to Office 365 using IMAP configuration. For this, you need to have a Gmail account. Below is the step-by-step process:
- Open your Apple Mail and configure your Gmail account using IMAP settings.
- Within the Apple Mail, create a new folder in the configured Gmail account.
- Now, select the emails that you want to transfer to Office 365 and move them to the new folder.
- Launch Office 365 and configure the same Gmail account, using the IMAP settings.
- After the configuration is completed, you can check the new folder created in your Gmail account for Mac Mail.
- Open the (new) folder and select the files. Then, move them to Office 365 folder.
- When the move is completed, you can delete the Gmail account from both the platforms.
Limitations of the Above Manual Method
Though the above manual method enables you to migrate Apple Mail data to Office 365, it has certain limitations. Some of them are given below:
- It requires you to be familiar, as well as proficient, with the technical aspects of the entire migration process.
- You need to have existing/functional Gmail and Outlook 365 accounts.
- You cannot transfer all the Apple Mail data to Office 365.
2. Use MBOX to PST Converter Tool
To overcome the limitations of manual method, you can use a professional MBOX to PST converter tool, like Stellar Converter for MBOX. It is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to convert entire mailbox data of Apple Mail in MBOX file into PST file, which you can easily import into Outlook. The tool also allows to directly export MBOX file data to Office 365 in just a few steps. It offers a quick and accurate migration of Apple Mail (MBOX) data to Office 365, with complete data integrity and hierarchy.
Benefits of using Stellar Converter for MBOX
Following are some benefits of using Stellar Converter for MBOX:
- It facilitates accurate and seamless conversion of MBOX files to PST file, while maintaining the folder hierarchy.
- It allows to ‘Preview’ all your Apple Mail mailbox items after conversion before moving them to Office 365.
- It supports and efficiently works with all versions of Windows.
- It offers a Selective conversion feature to export only desired emails from Apple Mail (MBOX file) to Office 365.
Conclusion
Above, we have mentioned different ways to migrate Apple Mail data to Office 365. The manual method of transferring Apple Mail mailbox data to Office 365 isn’t easy and requires proficiency in technical aspects. Therefore, it is advisable to use the manual method if you are really good at it. However, for faster and secure migration from Apple Mail to Office 365, you can use Stellar Converter for MBOX. The tool allows you to move mailbox data of Apple Mail MBOX files to Office 365 with ease, maintaining the hierarchy of the folders.
