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How do I import data to my Mailfence account?

Note: Before you import data into your Mailfence account, be sure to make a reliable backup of the data you want to import. This means you will avoid any possible data loss.

Messages (.eml format)

1. Go to Messages:

import data account: step 1

2. More (…) -> Import:

import data account: step 2

3. Click on Import:

import data account: step 3
  • If import data contains folder(s), then put them all under one root folder ‘mail’ and then zip (compress) that folder. Then use that zip file to import.
  • This function is not designed to handle large import files. Please use IMAP client to import large number of messages.

Documents

1. Go to Documents:

import data account documents step 1

2. New: Down arrow -> Upload

import data account documents step 2

Calendars

1. Go to Calendars

import data account, calendar events: step 1

2. More(…) -> Import

import data account, calendar events: step 2

3. Choosing from where you want to import

import data account, calendar events: step 3

Contacts

1. Click on contact

import contact

2. More (…) -> Import

import contact

3. Import

import contact

You can also import your OpenPGP keypair(s)/other public keys into Mailfence. For more information, please check this article.

We also have specific guidelines for importing data from other email accounts/services. Please check the following blog posts:

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