Importing Email into Plesk

Introduction

Importing email into a Plesk mailbox enables centralized management of various server services, improves security, and provides backup capabilities. This simplifies overall management, promotes integration with other Plesk services, and enables efficient self-management of email accounts.

Prerequisites

  • Server with Plesk Control Panel
  • Login credentials for the email mailbox



Importing Existing Emails

To import existing emails, you need access to the existing mailbox. Navigate to your Plesk Control Panel, select the Email tab, and then click the Email Import button.


Another input field will open. Click Import Email Messages again. You will then be able to enter the details of the email account you want to import.


We recommend clicking Show Advanced Options to enter the IMAP host and port; this ensures that the login process works successfully.


Here, you can also choose whether to import the emails into an existing account or create a new one right away. Then confirm your information by clicking OK and start importing the desired email account.



Common Error Messages


Error Message Solution
Cannot load IMAP host (source). Make sure you have entered the correct IMAP host under “Advanced Options.”