How to Transfer Emails from Gmail to Proton Mail

Gmail to Proton Mail • Email Migration • Secure Email Transfer Guide

How to Transfer Emails from Gmail to Proton Mail 🔐📩

If you’ve decided to switch from Gmail to Proton Mail, it’s important to properly migrate your emails, contacts, and folders to avoid losing important data.

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to transfer emails from Gmail to Proton Mail in 2026 using Proton’s official import tools.

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Can You Import Emails from Gmail to Proton Mail?

Yes. Proton Mail provides an official and secure import feature that allows you to move your Gmail emails directly to your Proton account.

You can migrate your mailbox using the Easy Switch tool or the Proton Mail Import Tool for desktop.

Method 1️⃣ Transfer Emails Using Easy Switch (Recommended)

Step 1: Log in to Proton Mail

Step 2: Open Settings

Go to Settings → Import & Export.

Step 3: Select Gmail Import

Click “Import from Gmail”;
Sign in to your Google account;
Grant the required permissions;
Select the emails and folders you want to import.

The migration process may take from several minutes to a few hours depending on mailbox size.

Method 2️⃣ Use Proton Mail Import Tool (Windows/Mac)

Download the Proton Mail Import Tool;
Install the application;
Log in to your Proton Mail account;
Connect your Gmail account via IMAP;
Start transferring your emails.

How to Enable IMAP in Gmail

Open Gmail;
Go to “Settings”;
Open the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab;
Enable IMAP access;
Save changes.

How to Transfer Contacts from Gmail to Proton Mail

Export contacts from Google Contacts as a .csv file;
Import the file into Proton Mail via the “Contacts” section.

What Does Not Transfer Automatically?

Gmail filters
Some label structures
Auto-reply settings

Tips for a Secure Email Migration

Do not delete your Gmail account immediately
Set up an auto-reply with your new Proton Mail address
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
Verify that all folders were imported correctly