GMX to Gmail: Securely transfer your old emails
Want to switch from GMX to Gmail but do not want to lose your old emails? mailriva helps you securely transfer your GMX emails to Gmail — locally and without any changes to your GMX mailbox.
Why migrating from GMX to Gmail is often harder than expected
Many users expect switching email providers to take just a few clicks. In practice, there are often missing folder transfers, no local backup copies, and no clear, controlled migration path. On top of that, IMAP needs to be enabled at GMX first.
How to transfer your GMX emails to Gmail
Enable IMAP at GMX
Log into GMX and enable IMAP in the settings under Email > POP3/IMAP. Without this step, no external program can access your mailbox.
Download mailriva
Download mailriva for free and install the app on your Windows PC or Mac.
Connect GMX as source
Select GMX as the source provider in mailriva and sign in with your GMX credentials — directly in the app, not in a browser.
Connect Gmail as destination
Select Gmail as the target account and authorize access. IMAP is enabled by default in Gmail.
Start the migration
Review the folder overview and start the transfer. Your GMX mailbox remains unchanged.
Your advantages with mailriva
- Passwords stay on your device
- GMX mailbox remains unchanged
- Folder structure is preserved
- Local backup copy available
- No cloud intermediary