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Switching Email Hosts: Linking your AOL address to Gmail

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Connecting Your Email to SaneBox with Gmail


There are two main ways to connect your other email account to SaneBox using Gmail:


1. Link Accounts with Gmailify (IMAP):


  • This is the preferred method and works best for most email providers.
  • Follow these steps:
    • Open Gmail on your computer and go to Settings > Accounts and Import.
    • Click “Add a mail account” and enter the email address you want to link.
    • Choose “Link account with Gmail (Gmailify)” and follow the on-screen instructions.


2. Import Emails from Another Account (POP3):


  • This method is less convenient and may not work with all email providers.
  • Use this only if your provider doesn’t support Gmailify (IMAP).
  • Follow these steps:
    • Open Gmail on your computer and go to Settings > Accounts and Import.
    • Click “Add a mail account” and enter the email address you want to link.
    • Choose “Import mail and contacts” and fill out the server details provided by your email provider.
    • Follow the remaining on-screen instructions for verification.


Important Notes:


  • Gmail will automatically fetch your emails regularly. You can manually fetch them if needed (instructions not included).
  • Gmail doesn’t import existing folders from your other account. To transfer past emails, move them to your Inbox before linking.
  • For detailed information on changing your email address with SaneBox to Gmail, refer to this guide: Link to SaneBox guide