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importing old emails into new account vs. exporting from old account to new?

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vtu15
vtu15
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I only use Thunderbird. I recently changed my email and want to migrate the former emails, folders, etc. into my new email account in Thunderbird. Trying the IMPORT feature doesn't seem to get me where I need to be. It's looking for Outlook, etc. This is just the new email account being able to copy/access settings strictly within Thunderbird.

I only use Thunderbird. I recently changed my email and want to migrate the former emails, folders, etc. into my new email account in Thunderbird. Trying the IMPORT feature doesn't seem to get me where I need to be. It's looking for Outlook, etc. This is just the new email account being able to copy/access settings strictly within Thunderbird.

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Zenos
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You set up both accounts, side by side, and then use drag and drop, or better (IMHO) right-click|Move to….

The Import option is there to support transferring your data from another email client. You don't need to "import" (or "export") to simply move data between accounts.

vtu15
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This is a start, but I'm more of a "step-by-step" person. I understand the concept, but you mention setting up the accounts side-by-side. That tells me that I should be able to have both the old and new accounts open and visible on one screen to move folders/messages. I need more detail to make that happen. Right now, I can open the old account to read past messages, but I have to close it to open the new account.