Migrate WEB.DE to Gmail: Secure & Local Transfer
Moving from WEB.DE to Gmail? WEB.DE blocks external access by default — IMAP must be enabled manually before any migration tool can connect. With the Mailriva desktop app, you link both accounts via IMAP on your own computer and copy everything: folders, attachments, sent mail. No cloud, no web form.
WEB.DE locks external access by default
WEB.DE is one of Germany's most popular email providers. As a security measure, it disables IMAP and POP3 by default. Before any migration — whether via Mailriva, Thunderbird, or any other tool — you need to enable IMAP in Settings > POP3/IMAP. Once unlocked, Mailriva connects both accounts and transfers everything directly.
Direct Server-to-Server
Mailriva transfers WEB.DE to Gmail via IMAP and copies all folders, emails, and attachments.
Folder Structure Preserved
Inbox, Sent, custom folders — everything is recreated 1:1 in your new Gmail account.
WEB.DE Stays Untouched
We strictly copy your data. Nothing is deleted, moved, or marked as read.
No Cloud Intermediary
The app runs locally and securely on your computer. Your credentials never leave your device.
How to move from WEB.DE to Gmail in 5 steps
Enable IMAP in WEB.DE
Log into WEB.DE. Go to Settings > POP3/IMAP and enable external program access.
Open the Mailriva App
Launch the local software on your PC or Mac.
Connect WEB.DE as Source
Enter your WEB.DE credentials. They never leave your device.
Connect Gmail as Destination
Log in securely via Google's official OAuth window.
Start the Migration
Mailriva will copy all emails and folders from WEB.DE to Gmail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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