Transfer EarthLink Email to Gmail Account in Minutes Now
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Written By
Aradhya Jain -
Approved By
Shivam Rathore -
Updated on
December 5th, 2025 - Read Time
5 minutes
User Query: I use an EarthLink email account and now want to switch to Gmail. How can I transfer EarthLink email to Gmail safely without losing folders or attachments?
Introduction: EarthLink is a long-time email service used by many professionals and home users. However, most people eventually shift to Gmail because it offers better storage, advanced filters, mobile access, and easy integration with Google services. Unfortunately, EarthLink does not provide a direct “move to Gmail” option. Because of this, users often face issues like missing emails, failed logins, and improper folder mapping. In this simple guide, you will learn the manual method and a professional DRS Softech IMAP Backup Tool. Each method allows you to migrate email from EarthLink to Gmail for a quick and hassle-free migration.
Reasons to Transfer EarthLink Email to Gmail
- Gmail offers large, free storage space.
- You can access your Gmail account on any device easily.
- Google’s spam protection is stronger and more accurate.
- Makes email management easier with labels, filters, and search options.
- EarthLink email is slower and less flexible compared to Gmail.
- Moreover, Gmail supports easy backup, sync, and integration with apps.
Manual Method to Transfer EarthLink Email to Gmail
You can use Gmail’s built-in mail fetcher to import emails from EarthLink. Steps to follow:
- First, open your Gmail account on your computer.
- Now, click the Gear icon and choose See All Settings.
- After that, go to Accounts and Import.
- Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account.
- Then, enter your EarthLink email address and click Next.
- Choose Import emails from my other account (POP3) → click Next.
- Now enter:
- Username: Your full EarthLink email
- Password: Your EarthLink password
- POP Server: pop.earthlink.net
- Port: 110
- Further, check the option Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server (optional).
- Click Add Account to finish.
- Gmail will now start fetching your EarthLink emails.
Limitations: Manually Convert Email from EarthLink to Gmail
- POP3 imports only Inbox emails, not all folders.
- Attachments may not always sync properly.
- Slow process if you have a large mailbox.
- Cannot migrate contacts or calendars.
- IMAP is not supported for EarthLink. Limited folder mapping.
- Additionally, errors occur if the EarthLink password or settings are outdated.
Hassle-Free Way to Transfer EarthLink Email to Gmail
The DRS Softech IMAP Email Backup Tool offers a simple and secure method to transfer your EarthLink email to Gmail in minutes. It supports direct login and moves your complete mailbox safely. Preserves the original data formatting, structure, and metadata during the entire process. This tool has a simple interface; every user can easily use it without needing any technical skills. A free version is available to understand its features and performance. Moreover, you can also migrate email from Aruba to Gmail and other formats, including File and Email Clients.
One-Time EarthLink to Gmail Migration Service
If you don’t want to install any tool, DRS Softech offers a One-Time Email Migration Service. You just share your EarthLink mailbox backup through our secure channel, and experts migrate it to Gmail safely. No technical steps, no setup, no risk. Just clean, ready-to-use Gmail folders.
Simple Steps to Received Emails from EarthLink to Gmail
- Download and install the DRS Softech IMAP Backup Tool.
- Enter your Earthlink Email ID & Password to Sign In.
- Then, preview and select the emails to migrate. Hit Next.
- After that, choose IMAP as the Saving Format from the list.
- Write your Gmail Email Address and Password to Sign In.
- Lastly, apply advanced features and filters. Click Convert.
Real-Life Scenario: Move Email from EarthLink to Gmail
Mark had been using his EarthLink mailbox for more than 10 years. His account had around 20,000 emails, including invoices, project files, and client communication. When he moved to a new job, he needed all his old emails in Gmail. Finally, he used the DRS Softech IMAP Backup Tool. Within minutes, all his EarthLink mails, including folders, attachments, and flagged emails, were safely migrated to Gmail. Mark completed his email shift without losing a single message.
Conclusion
In this technical blog post, we explored several methods to transfer EarthLink email to Gmail. The manual method works only for basic Inbox transfer. But if you want a complete migration, including attachments and folders, the DRS Softech Email Migration Tool is the safest and fastest option. It ensures accurate mapping, zero data loss, and complete mailbox transfer in just a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: No, EarthLink does not support IMAP for most accounts. It mainly works with POP settings, which is why Gmail’s POP fetcher only imports Inbox emails. For full mailbox migration, including folders, you need a professional tool.
Ans: You must use POP settings for Gmail import:
1. POP Server: pop.earthlink.net
2. Port: 110
3. Username: Full EarthLink email
4. Password: EarthLink account password
Ans: Using the manual POP method, you cannot transfer folders—only Inbox messages appear. However, with the DRS Softech Email Migration Tool, you can select specific folders and migrate them directly to Gmail.
Ans: Manual POP import may skip emails or attachments due to outdated settings or server issues. But the professional migration tool ensures a safe transfer with 100% data accuracy, preserved metadata, and no loss of folders or attachments.
