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Transfer email

I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:11:14 GMT

I have both a very old yahoo email that I do not use any longer but still get some emails there is there a way to transfer the messages to my g mail. I have a MacBook and an iPad

thank you all

Re: Transfer email

Toot1920 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:42:39 GMT

@I am still oxox, I think that you would have to go to the senders of those emails and change your email under your account with them. They are going to keep sending emails to your yahoo email because that's what they have on file.

Re: Transfer email

Klimt — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:47:58 GMT

You can send the Yahoo emails to the Gmail account, by pressing "forward" and sending to the Gmail address.

Re: Transfer email

I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:55:58 GMT

@Toot1920 wrote:
@I am still oxox, I think that you would have to go to the senders of those emails and change your email under your account with them. They are going to keep sending emails to your yahoo email because that's what they have on file.

@Toot1920 @That's what I'm trying to avoid

Re: Transfer email

Ainhisg — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:17:51 GMT

Will you be using your MacBook? If so, go to your Gmail account>Click on the gear in the upper right corner>Click on see all settings>on the next page right below the word settings, go to the right, and click on accounts and import>scroll down and click on import mail and contacts and follow the steps.

Re: Transfer email

Still Raining — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:42:52 GMT

Yahoo and Gmail are competitors and you can't transfer.

Two choices:

Notify the senders on Yahoo to update your address

Just keep the Yahoo in your list of mailboxes

Re: Transfer email

Ainhisg — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:35:38 GMT

@I am still oxox did my suggestion above solve your issue?

Re: Transfer email

I am still oxox — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:06:48 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
Will you be using your MacBook? If so, go to your Gmail account>Click on the gear in the upper right corner>Click on see all settings>on the next page right below the word settings, go to the right, and click on accounts and import>scroll down and click on import mail and contacts and follow the steps.

@Ainhisg Thank you and it seems to of worked, I did not realize it worked until late last night and fell asleep before I could get back and thank you

Re: Transfer email

Ainhisg — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:22:54 GMT

@I am still oxox you are welcome! I know you're usually prompt in responding so wanted to make sure you had seen my original message, since I didn't tag you in it.

Re: Transfer email

bargainsgirl — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:53:25 GMT

@Klimt wrote:
You can send the Yahoo emails to the Gmail account, by pressing "forward" and sending to the Gmail address.

Will this work with Hotmail?

Re: Transfer email

bargainsgirl — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:54:13 GMT

How do you close down a Hotmail account?

Re: Transfer email

gadgetgal613 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:44:58 GMT

he best thing to do is to go to the places where you have your e-mail shared or stored and change the e-mail address. It's no different than having your mail forwarded to a new address. Eventually it stops or mistakes are made.

Re: Transfer email

spabar — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:58:24 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
How do you close down a Hotmail account?

@bargainsgirl

Key Steps to Close Your Account

Sign In: Log in to your account at Microsoft.com.
Navigate to Security: Click on the "Security" tab, then select "More security options".
Close Account: Under "Account security," select "Close my account".

Verification: Follow the prompts to verify your identity via a security code.
Confirm: Read the warnings about losing access to email, OneDrive, and subscriptions, then select "Mark account for closure".

Important Considerations

Waiting Period: The account is not immediately deleted. Microsoft allows a 30 or 60-day grace period, during which you can log in to reopen it.
Backup Data: Ensure you have saved any important emails, files, or contacts before finalizing.
Associated Services: Closing your Hotmail account also closes your linked Microsoft services (e.g., Skype, Xbox).
Automatic Closure: If you do not log in within two years, Microsoft may automatically close the account due to inactivity.

Re: Transfer email

bargainsgirl — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:03:28 GMT

@spabar wrote:
@bargainsgirl wrote:
How do you close down a Hotmail account?
@bargainsgirl

Key Steps to Close Your Account

Sign In: Log in to your account at Microsoft.com.
Navigate to Security: Click on the "Security" tab, then select "More security options".
Close Account: Under "Account security," select "Close my account".
Verification: Follow the prompts to verify your identity via a security code.
Confirm: Read the warnings about losing access to email, OneDrive, and subscriptions, then select "Mark account for closure".
Important Considerations

Waiting Period: The account is not immediately deleted. Microsoft allows a 30 or 60-day grace period, during which you can log in to reopen it.
Backup Data: Ensure you have saved any important emails, files, or contacts before finalizing.
Associated Services: Closing your Hotmail account also closes your linked Microsoft services (e.g., Skype, Xbox).
Automatic Closure: If you do not log in within two years, Microsoft may automatically close the account due to inactivity.

Thanks!!