4.1.3.1. Connect to Source Exchange Server

You can use Autodiscover to connect automatically to the source Exchange Server, simplifying the process and ensuring accuracy. Alternatively, you can manually enter the necessary details, such as the  IP address/ Exchange Server name, Email address, and Password. The manual method provides more control but requires careful attention to avoid errors. Autodiscover is recommended for most users due to its ease and convenience.

 Note: To migrate multiple mailboxes, ensure you have the necessary admin credentials, including impersonation rights, which allow Stellar Migrator for Exchange to access and manage the mailboxes for users.

Steps to Connect to the Source Exchange Server 

1. Autodicover Email 

Autodiscover Email simplifies the setup process by automatically locating the correct server settings using your email address. There's no need to manually enter server details, such as the IP address or Exchange server name. Use the Autodiscover email option to connect with the source exchange server using your email address and password. 

To use the Autodiscover Email option, follow these steps:

1. Select the Use Autodiscover Email checkbox.

2. Enter the Email address and Password for the source server.

Note: Ensure that the account you want to migrate is properly impersonated.

Tip: To view the password, click and hold the eye icon in the password field.

3. Click the Validate button. Once the validation is successful, the Validation Check indicator next to the Validate button will turn green, indicating that the connection to the source server has been successfully validated using the provided credentials.

4. Click Next to proceed to the Source Mailboxes, where you'll see the preview of fetched source mailboxes.

Note: Ensure that you register your domain with Microsoft’s DNS to allow Autodiscover to work correctly.

2. Manually Enter Details:

To connect to the source manually, follow these steps:

1. Enter the IP address / Exchange Server Name in the designated field.

Note: To obtain the exact Exchange Server name, run the Get-ExchangeServer command in the Exchange Management Shell (PowerShell).

2. Enter the Email address and Password for the source server.

Note: Ensure that the account you want to migrate is properly impersonated.

Tip: To view the password, click and hold the eye icon in the password field.

3. Click the Validate button. Once the validation is successful, the Validation Check indicator next to the Validate button will turn green, indicating that the connection to the source server has been successfully validated using the provided credentials.

4. Click Next to proceed to the Source Mailboxes, where you'll see the preview of fetched source mailboxes.

Note: To migrate the mailboxes, the quota on the destination Exchange Live server should be unlimited.

Note: To get more information on how to connect to the source Exchange server, click the Help button located at the bottom-left corner of the Connect Source window.