- IMAP server
- mail.example.com
- Port
- 993 · SSL/TLS
- Username
- full address
- Password
- mailbox password
cPanel / Dovecot → Gmail
Migrate email from cPanel to Gmail
Hosting to Gmail is a common move when a company adopts Google Workspace. On the hosting side the certificate is the usual blocker; on the Google side it is app passwords and storage shared with Drive.
- IMAP server
- imap.gmail.com
- Port
- 993 · SSL/TLS
- Username
- full address
- Password
- app password
What breaks on this particular pair
- Shared hosting certificates are normally issued for the server name — enable accepting unverified certificates.
- cPanel logins are the full mailbox address.
- Gmail storage is shared with Drive and Photos. Check free space before moving a large archive.
- Gmail needs an app password, and IMAP must be enabled separately in mail settings.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I migrate if the domain has already moved?
Yes. Point the source at the old server by IP address — the host field accepts both names and IPs.
Related routes
Other directions
Find out how big your mailbox is. It costs nothing.
Connect two servers, look at the size and decide. Or take the client and keep everything on your side.
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