Quick Answer
Convert Rediffmail to Gmail in 3 ways. Use Thunderbird, forwarding or migration software.
Thunderbird suits a small mailbox. Forwarding sends new mail only. Software moves every folder in one batch.
Gmail cannot pull POP mail since January 2026. Check your Rediffmail POP3 settings first.
You want to convert Rediffmail to Gmail but Rediffmail has no export button and Gmail no longer fetches mail from other accounts so you cannot move Rediffmail to Gmail with old steps. Free Rediffmail accounts may support POP3 only so copying is slow and error prone. Below are three ways to move Rediffmail to Gmail, settings you need and fixes for common errors.
Which Rediffmail POP3 settings do you need?
Use your full Rediffmail address as username. Settings differ between free Rediffmail and Rediffmail Pro. Rediff does not print them on a public page we can open so these values come from user reports. Confirm them in your account before you move Rediffmail to Gmail or migrate Rediffmail emails to Gmail.
- Free Rediffmail incoming (POP3):
pop.rediffmail.com, port 995, SSL/TLS. - Free Rediffmail outgoing (SMTP):
smtp.rediffmail.com, port 465 SSL or 587 STARTTLS, with sign in required. - Rediffmail Pro incoming (IMAP):
imap.rediffmailpro.com, port 993, SSL. - Rediffmail Pro outgoing (SMTP):
smtp.rediffmailpro.com, port 465, SSL.
A free Rediffmail account does not offer IMAP so Thunderbird needs POP3 there.
Can Gmail still import Rediffmail with POP?
No. Google ended POP fetching and Gmailify from January 2026. Older guides tell you to open Gmail Settings, select Accounts and Import and add a mail account with Rediffmail POP details. That route cannot migrate Rediffmail to Gmail now.
Three options remain to transfer Rediffmail to Gmail: a mail application, Google Workspace Data import for Pro accounts and software.
Can Rediffmail forward emails to Gmail?
Yes, for new mail only. Our earlier version of that post named My Settings, then Auto Forward, where you enter your Gmail address and save. Menu names can differ so check them in your account. Forwarding does not copy old folders so it cannot move Rediffmail to Gmail with full history.
How to convert Rediffmail to Gmail with Thunderbird?
Add both accounts to Thunderbird, then copy Rediffmail folders into Gmail. It can move Rediffmail to Gmail for free when a mailbox is small.
- To move Rediffmail to Gmail, install Thunderbird and open Account Settings.
- Add your Rediffmail account. Select POP3 for a free account or IMAP for Pro. Enter your full address as username and server values above.
- Let Thunderbird download Rediffmail messages. For POP3, mail arrives in Local Folders or a Rediffmail folder tree on your PC.
- Add your Gmail account too. Thunderbird uses IMAP for Gmail and opens a Google sign in window.
- In Gmail create a folder to store your Rediffmail mail.
- Select messages in a Rediffmail folder, then drag a copy to that Gmail folder to move Rediffmail emails to Gmail.
- Open Gmail on web and check counts before you move Rediffmail to Gmail from another folder.
A Mozilla Support user in 2016 added Yahoo, Gmail and Hotmail to Thunderbird but not Rediffmail, which failed with a verify error. A helper told them to enter a full address as username, check POP setting in webmail and ask Rediff whether unpaid accounts work with other apps. That thread shows no confirmed fix. Menu names differ by version so test one small folder first.
How to move Rediffmail to Gmail with software?
Use Corbett Email Migration Tool to move Rediffmail to Gmail in one batch. Its page says it copies one live mailbox into another account and reads IMAP or POP3 sources, with host and port found automatically. Gmail sits on its destination list. It retains folder hierarchy, dates and unread flags, ignores duplicates and leaves your source mailbox intact. Mail travels through your PC and Corbett stores none of it. It works on Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7. Free demo moves 10 emails per folder.
Steps to move Rediffmail to Gmail with software
- Install Corbett Email Migration Tool on your Windows PC and open it with Run as administrator to move Rediffmail to Gmail. Select Open.
- Select Email Account, then Add Account.
- Enter your Rediffmail address and password. It finds server and port itself.
- If it cannot, open Advanced Settings and enter your server from settings above.
- Preview your folders and untick Spam and Trash if you do not need them to migrate Rediffmail to Gmail.
- Set date, sender, subject or attachment filters if you need less mail.
- Select Gmail as destination, then select Export.
- Sign in to Gmail in Google's window or with an app password to transfer Rediffmail to Gmail, then compare counts.
Lifetime licence starts at $99 with a 30-day money-back window. Corbett's FAQ page lists Rediffmail among supported servers but its migration page does not name it so test one folder on your demo first. To retain a file copy before you move, see how to Backup Rediffmail with Rediffmail Backup Wizard. To move mail to a desktop application instead, see how to Export emails from Rediffmail to Outlook.
How to convert Rediffmail Pro to Google Workspace?
A Google Workspace super admin can migrate Rediffmail Pro to Google Workspace over IMAP, like Rediffmail to Gmail inside your domain. It does not include personal @gmail.com accounts.
- In Admin console, open Data import and choose IMAP. Enter
imap.rediffmailpro.comand select Test connection. - Map users. For a few users, enter every Rediffmail Pro address, password and Workspace address. For many, upload a CSV file under 128 MB.
- Start your import and watch progress.
Google lists steps and limits in its guide to Migrating email from an IMAP account. One import includes up to 100 IMAP users.
Which way to move Rediffmail suits you?
For one small mailbox, use Thunderbird to move Rediffmail to Gmail. For a Workspace team on Rediffmail Pro, use Data import. To move Rediffmail to Gmail with filters, use software.
| Way to move Rediffmail to Gmail | Moves old mail | Needs | Filters | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail POP fetch | No, ended Jan 2026 | Nothing now | No | Free |
| Rediffmail forwarding | No, new mail only | Rediffmail settings | No | Free |
| Thunderbird | Yes, folder by folder | Both logins, POP3 or IMAP | No | Free |
| Google Data import | Yes, up to 100 users per import | Workspace super admin, Rediffmail Pro | No | Included with Workspace |
| Corbett Email Migration Tool | Yes, all ticked folders | Windows PC, both logins | Date, sender, subject, attachments | Free demo, then from $99 |
Moving other hosts to Gmail? See how to Move Yandex mail to Gmail or Migrate IMAP to Gmail.
Why does moving Rediffmail to Gmail fail?
Thunderbird cannot verify Rediffmail when you move Rediffmail to Gmail
Enter your full address as username and use POP3 values for a free account. If sign in still fails, check webmail settings or contact Rediff to confirm your plan permits other apps, as a 2016 Mozilla helper advised.
Gmail Settings cannot migrate Rediffmail to Gmail
Google ended POP fetching in January 2026. Use Thunderbird, Data import for Pro accounts or software.
Only Inbox mail arrives when you transfer Rediffmail to Gmail
POP3 can miss folders. Only Rediffmail Pro gives IMAP so free accounts may show Inbox mail only. Check folders in webmail and test your count.
Folders look empty after you move Rediffmail to Gmail
Wait for uploads to finish, then check Gmail on web. A mail application may show folders before messages arrive. Compare counts folder by folder.
What to do after you move Rediffmail to Gmail?
Retain your Rediffmail mailbox until counts match, then move Rediffmail to Gmail again for folders you missed. Tell contacts your Gmail address and enable forwarding in Rediffmail for new messages. Move contacts on their own, since mail moves do not always carry them.
Our view
Gmail stopped fetching other mail in January 2026 so old guides fail. For a small mailbox, Thunderbird is free and works. Rediffmail server values are user reported so confirm them in your account.
Key takeaways
- Gmail ended POP fetching in January 2026 so Gmail Settings cannot move Rediffmail to Gmail now.
- Free Rediffmail may offer POP3 only and Rediffmail Pro gives IMAP.
- Thunderbird can move Rediffmail to Gmail folder by folder for free.
- Rediffmail forwarding sends new mail only.
- Corbett Email Migration Tool can move Rediffmail to Gmail, retain your folder tree and filter by date, sender, subject or attachments. Free demo moves 10 emails per folder.
Questions About Moving Rediffmail
What are Rediffmail POP3 settings?
Free accounts use pop.rediffmail.com, port 995 and SSL/TLS, with your full address as username.
Does Rediffmail support IMAP?
Free Rediffmail does not. Rediffmail Pro uses imap.rediffmailpro.com on port 993.
How do I forward Rediffmail to Gmail?
Open your Rediffmail settings, find forwarding options, enter your Gmail address and save. Forwarding sends new mail only.
Why can Gmail not migrate Rediffmail to Gmail itself?
Google ended POP fetching and Gmailify in January 2026. Gmail cannot pull Rediffmail itself now.
How do I convert Rediffmail to Gmail?
To move Rediffmail to Gmail, add both accounts to Thunderbird and copy folders or use Corbett Email Migration Tool to migrate Rediffmail to Gmail in one batch.
Can I convert Rediffmail to Gmail without software?
Yes. To move Rediffmail to Gmail, use Thunderbird with both accounts and drag folders across. It suits a small mailbox.
Does Corbett Email Migration Tool delete my Rediffmail?
No. Its page says your source mailbox remains untouched and mail is copied out, never moved out.
