Overview
- This document contains parameter details required when submitting a request to migrate data using LegacyFlo.
- Select GMAIL-O365-IMAP request type to migrate data from GMAIL to O365 using IMAP.
- In the GMAIL-O365-IMAP request type, GMAIL will be the source and O365 will be destination.
- Email data from GMAIL accounts will be migrated to O365 accounts.
- Make sure you have performed preparation steps on the GMail and O365 server mentioned in the topic Migrate email data between mail platforms.
Preparation for Gmail Accounts
Before migrating the historical data from a GSuite mailbox using the less secure access method, the end-user has to enable the less secure apps access as given in the steps below:
- Users should enable access for less secured apps in Gmail Account Setting
- Users should confirm the setting in the email received from Google Support
Configure Gmail for sharing or sync
Step A: End users should enable access for less secured apps in Gmail
- Log in to to Gmail account
- Go to Google Account > Sign in & Security option
- Choose the Apps with account access option
- Turn On the option Allow less secure apps
Step C: User should confirm the access
If the user receives an email from Google support with subject Review Blocked sign-in attempt, the user should be asked to do as follows:
- Open the mail
- Click Secure your account
- Skip all the steps and navigate to Disable access for less secured apps section and turn On the Access for less secure apps
Step D: Configure Gmail for sharing or sync
Source information (Gmail)
| FIELD NAME | DESCRIPTION | SAMPLE VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| User ID | User id on Gmail domain whose data needs to be imported (Note: The id should not contain the domain name.) | "john" |
| Domain | Source domain on Gmail | "baya.com" |
| Password | Password of the user on the Gmail domain | Note: Passwords cannot contain special characters mentioned in the list given here. Update the password before submitting the request. |
| Server | IP address or host name of the domain on Gmail | "imap.gmail.com" |
| Source Server Port | Port on the source server for connection | "993" |
Note: When syncing email data from a mailbox on Gmail, only the Gmail/All Mail folder and its contents will be synced. This ensure that all mail (except the ones moved to the Trash or Spam folders) from the account are synced without any duplicates.
Source Filter information
Filter by date range
| FIELD NAME | DESCRIPTION | SAMPLE VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Since (YYYY-MM-DD) | Start date from which to sync mail. The mail transacted AFTER the start date and BEFORE the end date will be synced. | 2019-01-01 |
| Before (YYYY-MM-DD) | End date till which to sync mail. The mail transacted AFTER the start date and BEFORE the end date will be synced. | 2019-02-01 |
Filter by folder
| FIELD NAME | DESCRIPTION | SAMPLE VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | The folder in the source account which you want to sync. Note: The contents of the folder and all it's sub-folders will be synced. | meetings/jun 2019
|
Destination information (O365)
| FIELD NAME | DESCRIPTION | SAMPLE VALUE (TO UPLOAD TO VAULTASTIC) |
|---|---|---|
| User ID | User ID
| "john" |
| Domain | Give the destination domain on O365 | Example: "baya.com" |
| Server | Hostname for the domain | "outlook.office365.com" |
| Port | Port on the destination server for connection | "993" |
| Folder | Name of the destination folder to be created in the account. Mail will be imported in this folder. DO NOT use any reserved folder name on O365. Example: Drafts, Trash, Spam, Chat, Quarantine, Archive | "Data17012018" Note: When submitting two or more requests to import data to the same destination mailbox, it is recommended to choose a different destination folder for each request. The reports generated at the end of a request enlist all the mail available in the folder imported using previous requests. |
Want to submit multiple jobs using CSV?
To upload multiple jobs using a CSV, create a CSV file with a list of all the users and other details required to upload data.