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Importing a mailbox into Plesk

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  • 14/06/2026 10:01 AM

Importing existing emails into Plesk is easily done using the built-in Mail Importing tool via the IMAP protocol

 

Follow these steps to safely migrate your mailboxes:
  1. Access the Mail Importing Tool: Log in to Plesk, go to Websites & Domains, locate your domain, click the Mail tab, and select Mail Importing.
  2. Start the Import: Click Import mail messages.
  3. Enter Source Details: Fill in your Source email (the old email address) and Password.
  4. Choose Destination: Select whether you want to Create a new mailbox or import into an Existing mailbox in Plesk.
  5. Advanced Options (If needed): Click Show advanced options to enter the old email server's IMAP hostname/IP, port, and security protocols (e.g., IMAP over SSL on port 993).
  6. Execute: Click OK to begin the transfer

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