Migrating a personal Gmail account to Office 365 involves several manual steps. First, configure Gmail's IMAP settings to allow mail access, then add the Gmail account in Outlook using IMAP to import the emails. Afterward, export the Gmail data to a PST file, and then import that file into the Office 365 mailbox using Outlook's import feature. This process can be time-consuming and may not migrate calendars, contacts, or folders accurately. Additionally, there is a risk of data loss and issues with folder hierarchy during the transfer.
To simplify the process, the Cigati Gmail Backup tooloffers a streamlined solution. It allows you to directly migrate emails from Gmail to Office 365 without needing to go through multiple steps. The tool also ensures data integrity, supports bulk migration, and can transfer emails with attachments. Moreover, it can back up Gmail data in multiple formats like PST, PDF, and EML, providing added flexibility.