How to Import Hotmail Emails to Yahoo Mail: Step-by-Step Guide
Summary: In this article, you can learn how to transfer Hotmail emails to a Yahoo Mail account using simple and reliable methods. We’ll cover the main reasons for moving your mailbox and explain both manual and advanced approaches for completing the migration. If you have a large number of emails, the advanced method can help transfer messages in bulk while maintaining the existing folder structure, making the overall process faster and more convenient.
Why Import Hotmail to Yahoo Mail?
This content explains the main reasons someone might migrate from Hotmail to Yahoo Mail. A few points could be updated for accuracy: Hotmail is now Outlook.com, and Yahoo Messenger was discontinued in 2018.
The reasons can be presented more clearly as:
- Storage: Users may prefer Yahoo Mail’s available mailbox storage and want more room for managing large volumes of email.
- Features: Yahoo Mail offers features for organizing messages, filtering spam, managing contacts, and integrating with other services.
- Personal Preference: Some users may simply prefer Yahoo Mail’s interface, organization, or overall user experience.
- Service Integration: Yahoo Mail can work alongside Yahoo’s ecosystem and associated services, making it convenient for users already using them.
- Cost: Both Yahoo Mail and Outlook.com offer free email accounts, while paid options and additional features can vary depending on the service and plan
Steps to Manually Migrate Hotmail Emails to Yahoo
If you want to move your Hotmail emails to Yahoo Mail, you can use Yahoo’s built-in mailbox import option. The process is fairly straightforward and does not require any additional migration software.
- Open Yahoo Mail and sign in to your account. Then, open Settings.
- Go to Mailboxes and select Add Mailbox.
- From the available options, choose Outlook.com.
- Enter the email address associated with your Hotmail account in the required field.
- Enter your Hotmail/Outlook password and follow the on-screen instructions to authorize the connection.
- Once Yahoo receives the required permission, it will begin importing the emails from your Hotmail account.
After the import starts, you may need to wait for the process to finish before all your emails become available in Yahoo Mail.
Limitations of the Manual Method
Although this approach is simple and convenient for basic email migration, it has some limitations:
- The migration may take up to two days, particularly when the Hotmail mailbox contains a large number of emails.
- There may be limited options for filtering emails, making selective migration difficult.
- You may not be able to choose specific Hotmail folders for migration.
- The process depends on the connection and authorization between your Microsoft and Yahoo accounts, so interruptions may require you to reconnect the accounts.
For users with a small mailbox, this method can be sufficient. However, transferring a large Hotmail mailbox or moving only specific emails and folders can become difficult with the manual approach.
How to Migrate Hotmail to Yahoo Accounts?
If the manual migration method does not meet your requirements, using a dedicated email migration tool can make the process easier, especially when you have a large number of emails to transfer. A Hotmail Backup Tool can help move or back up emails from your Hotmail account without requiring you to transfer messages one by one.
Such a tool is designed to provide a straightforward interface that can be used by both beginners and experienced users. Depending on the software and the options it supports, you can migrate Hotmail emails and contacts to a Yahoo account while maintaining important mailbox data.
Create an App Password for Hotmail
Before starting the migration, you may need to create an app password for your Microsoft account if additional authentication is enabled.
- Sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Open the account’s Security settings.
- Make sure two-step verification is enabled if required.
- Look for the option to create an app password.
- Generate a new app password and copy it to a secure location.
- Use this app password when the migration application asks for your Hotmail account credentials.
Once the app password is ready, you can enter your Hotmail account details in the migration tool and configure Yahoo as the destination account. Follow the application’s instructions to select the required data and begin the transfer.
Note: Microsoft account security and app-password options can change over time, so the exact menu names may differ depending on your account settings.
How to Import Hotmail Email to Yahoo Account with CubexSoft?
The process is designed to be straightforward, even for users who do not have much technical experience. Follow these steps to migrate your Hotmail emails to Yahoo Mail:
- Download and launch CubexSoft Email Backup Tool on your Windows or Mac computer.
- From the list of available email services, select Hotmail or Outlook.com as the source.
- Enter your Hotmail email address and login credentials, then click the Login button.
- Once the account is connected, the software will load the available Hotmail mailbox folders.
- Select the folders or emails that you want to migrate to your Yahoo account.
- From the Saving Options, choose Yahoo Mail as the destination.
- Enter your Yahoo email address and required authentication details to connect the destination account.
- Review the selected options and click Backup/Export to begin the migration.
What Makes the Software Different?
CubexSoft provides several features that can make the process of migrating Hotmail emails to Yahoo more convenient. Instead of moving messages individually, users can transfer larger amounts of mailbox data in a single process.
- Bulk Migration: One of the main advantages is the ability to migrate emails in bulk. Users do not have to repeat the same steps for every individual message. This can save considerable time when working with a large Hotmail mailbox.
- Transfer Emails and Other Data: The software can help users transfer email messages along with other supported mailbox data, such as contacts and calendars. This can be useful for users who want to move more than just their email messages when switching from Hotmail to Yahoo.
- Faster Migration: The time required for migration depends on factors such as the amount of data, internet speed, and computer performance. However, using the professional version can make it easier to process larger batches of Hotmail emails without manually transferring each message.
- Advanced Filter Options: Another useful feature is the filtering option. Before starting the migration, users can narrow down the emails they want to transfer based on criteria such as From, To, Subject, and date. This is particularly helpful when you do not want to migrate the entire mailbox.
Conclusion
Moving from Hotmail to Yahoo does not have to be a complicated process. Users can either transfer their emails manually or use dedicated migration software when they need to move a larger mailbox or apply specific filters.
A trial version can also be useful for testing the migration process before purchasing the full version. Before beginning any large-scale migration, it is recommended to keep a backup of important emails and verify the transferred data in the Yahoo account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) Will I lose my emails during migration from Hotmail to Yahoo?
If the migration is performed correctly, the risk of losing emails can be minimized. It is still a good practice to keep the original Hotmail account and create a backup of important messages before starting the migration.
Q) Is it safe to provide my Hotmail credentials to migration software?
Use caution when providing account credentials to any third-party application. If the software supports Microsoft account authentication through an app password, follow Microsoft’s current security requirements and avoid sharing your regular account password whenever possible.
Q) Can I migrate Hotmail emails to email services other than Yahoo?
Yes. Depending on the software you use, you may be able to transfer Hotmail emails to other supported email services and platforms. Check the application’s supported destination options before starting the migration.
