Switch from Rackspace Email to Microsoft 365: A Practical Guide

Are you going to switch your emails from Rackspace to Microsoft 365? You're not the only one. Companies and individuals alike are transitioning. Microsoft 365 has more functionality, is more secure, and is easier to use on all devices. But it can be hard to get your emails. Don't worry. The simplest method to accomplish this will be demonstrated in this guide.

First, we'll show you how to do it by hand. After that, we'll teach you how to use IMAP to IMAP Migration to speed up and smooth out the procedure.

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Why Move from Rackspace to Microsoft 365?

People know that Rackspace has a good email service. But email is only one aspect of Microsoft 365. It lets you use Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, and other programs. You have the flexibility to conduct your duties from any location. You can also get along better with your team.

Microsoft 365 is a good choice if your organization is growing or you need more freedom. You can keep all of your old emails and start over with new, powerful tools.

How to Move from Rackspace Email to Microsoft 365 Manually

This method lets you copy emails by hand using IMAP settings. It doesn't cost anything and is great for people who just get a few emails.

Step 1: Configure your PC to use Microsoft Outlook.

Get Microsoft Outlook and install it.

Click File and then Add Account in Outlook.

To add your Rackspace email, use IMAP settings.

• Incoming mail server: secure.emailsrvr.com
• Port: 993
• SSL is the encryption method.

Use Outlook or Exchange settings to add your Microsoft 365 email.Usually found immediately when you type in your email

Outlook will now show you two mailboxes. One for Microsoft 365 and one for Rackspace

Step 2: Move Emails by Dragging and Dropping

1. In Outlook, open the Rackspace mailbox.
2. Decide on the folders or emails you wish to transfer.
3. Put them in the right folder in your Microsoft 365 account by dragging them there.

That's all. Your emails are now being copied. You can do this for all of your folders, such as Inbox, Sent, and more.

Step 3: Look over your emails again

1. Check your Microsoft 365 account after moving all of your emails.
2. Use the Outlook online app to sign in.
3. Check to see that all of your folders and messages are there.

If you don't see any emails, go back and do the steps again. The manual method works, but it can take a long time. Especially if you get a lot of emails or big attachments.

Limitations

It's OK to do it by hand for yourself or a small group. But it does have certain problems.

• It is necessary to copy mail from one folder at a time.
• It's easy to miss some messages.
• Attachments might not copy correctly.
• No method to see how things are going or remedy mistakes
• You need to know how to do things with computers to set up IMAP.

There is a better approach if you don't have a lot of time or aren't sure how to set it up yourself.

Simple and Fast Method: Switch from Rackspace Email to Microsoft 365

Mailvita IMAP to IMAP Migration is simple software that lets you move emails from one email account to another. It's great for moving mailboxes between email services, like Rackspace to Microsoft 365, Gmail to Yahoo, or any other two IMAP-supported email accounts.

You don't have to understand how to use them. The tool does everything for you. It links the two email accounts, copies the emails, and makes sure that nothing gets lost.

Some Key Highlights

Moving data directly and in bulk between two IMAP servers

Need IMAP account login information to move

Safe and precise data transfer that doesn't lose anything

Filtering ability to choose which email messages to send

Keep the same structure and metadata for the database.

Several IMAP servers, such as Office 365, AOL, Gmail, Outlook.com, and others, are functional with it.

Works perfectly on Windows 11 and older versions.

24x7 technical support.

A free demo version is available.

Steps to Follow

• Download the Mailvita IMAP to IMAP Migration Software.

• To verify your email account, fill out the Email Account Details.

• Select the IMAP account from which you want to transfer emails.

• Select the email folders you want to move.

• Select the folder you wish to use to store your email data, or make a new one.
• To start moving your email, click “Upload Now.”

Last Thoughts

It can seem like a lot of work to switch from Rackspace to Microsoft 365. It's easy, though, if you do it right. The manual method is free, but it takes a long time. The IMAP to IMAP Migration Tool is a wonderful solution if you want a rapid and easy move.

You don't have to be an expert. Just do what the tool says and let it do the hard work.

You can now use all of Microsoft 365's features because your emails are safe. Easier access from anywhere, better tools, and tighter security

Are you ready to go? Get the tool immediately and migrate your email the smart way.