How to Convert Bluehost Emails to Gmail
In short: To convert Bluehost emails to Gmail, open Gmail Settings, go to Accounts and Import, then use Import mail and contacts to pull your Bluehost mail over POP in one go. For new mail to keep arriving, add the account under Check mail from other accounts. Both use POP, which can miss folders, so to move everything with folders kept, migrate over IMAP with a tool. First check whether your Bluehost email is cPanel or Professional Email.
Which Bluehost email do you have
Check this first, because Bluehost now runs two email systems and the server names differ. Older accounts use cPanel email on your own domain, while newer ones use Professional Email, which is powered by Titan. You will type these settings into Gmail, so grab the right row.
| Setup | POP server | Port | SMTP (Send as) |
|---|---|---|---|
| cPanel email | mail.yourdomain.com | 995 SSL | mail.yourdomain.com, 465 |
| Professional Email (Titan) | pop.titan.email | 995 SSL | smtp.titan.email, 465 |
Senior Analyst, Corbett Software
“Two things catch people. They use the wrong server because they do not know Bluehost moved to Titan. They also expect their folders to survive a POP import, which they do not. If the folders matter, skip the POP route and move the mailbox over IMAP with a tool.”
Import Bluehost email into Gmail (one-time)
This pulls your existing Bluehost mail into Gmail once, using the POP settings above.
- In Gmail, click the gear, then See all settings, then Accounts and Import.
- Next to Import mail and contacts, click Import mail and contacts.
- Enter your full Bluehost email address, then its password and the POP server and port from the table.
- Choose to import mail, plus new mail for a few days if offered, then start the import.
The import runs in the background and can take a while. It brings the mail in, but it flattens folders, so labels may not match your old structure.
Keep fetching new Bluehost mail into Gmail
To have Gmail collect new Bluehost mail from now on and send as your Bluehost address, set up the account.
- In Accounts and Import, next to Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account.
- Enter the Bluehost address, then the POP server, port and password from the table, then finish.
- When asked, choose Yes to also send mail as this address, then enter the SMTP host and port from the table.
- Confirm the verification email Gmail sends to the Bluehost address.
Gmail now checks the Bluehost mailbox on a schedule and lets you send from that address inside Gmail.
Migrate with folders using a tool
If your folder structure matters or you have years of mail, POP is the wrong tool. Move the mailbox over IMAP so the folders come across intact.
The Corbett IMAP Migration Tool connects to your Bluehost mailbox over IMAP and moves it straight into Gmail, keeping every folder, label and attachment in place. A date and folder filter lets you migrate only what you need, so it works the same whether your Bluehost email is cPanel or Professional Email. A free demo edition runs on every edition of Windows.
- Install and open the tool, choose IMAP as the source, then enter your Bluehost address, password and IMAP server.
- Pick Gmail as the destination and sign in with an app password.
- Apply any date or folder filter, then start the migration and let it finish.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Bluehost emails to Gmail?
In Gmail, open Settings, then Accounts and Import, then use Import mail and contacts with your Bluehost POP server and password. For folders to survive, migrate over IMAP with a tool instead.
What are the Bluehost POP settings for Gmail?
For cPanel email use mail.yourdomain.com on port 995 with SSL. For Professional Email use pop.titan.email on port 995. Use your full email address as the username.
Why did my folders disappear after importing?
Gmail’s Import mail and contacts and Check mail from other accounts both use POP, which does not carry folders. Move the mailbox over IMAP with a tool to keep the folder structure.
Can I still send from my Bluehost address in Gmail?
Yes. During Check mail from other accounts, choose to send as the address, then enter the SMTP host, mail.yourdomain.com or smtp.titan.email on port 465, then confirm the verification email.
How do I know if my Bluehost email is cPanel or Titan?
Check your Bluehost account. Newer plans show Professional Email by Titan with a titan.email server, while older ones use cPanel webmail on mail.yourdomain.com.
Will this delete my Bluehost emails?
No. Importing or migrating only copies the mail into Gmail. Your Bluehost mailbox stays as it is unless you choose to remove it later.