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A Comprehensive Guide for Migrating Hotmail Emails to Office 365

The most popular trend among users is switching from a Hotmail email account to Office 365. Everyone is searching for methods to switch from Hotmail to Office 365 accounts as it provides several productivity features. It facilitates more convenient data administration in addition to sending. As a result, a lot of Hotmail users are switching to Office 365 for their email to maximize the benefits of Office 365. Check out our site for easy answers to any of your questions. 

How Can I Convert My Hotmail Account to Microsoft 365?

Emails from Hotmail can be migrated to Office 365 in two ways. We will go into more detail about reliable and manual methods in the next section. Continue reading to learn about these processes' phases.

#1: Easy Migration from Hotmail to Office 365

Users agree that the most reliable way to migrate Hotmail to an Office 365 account is using the Softaken IMAP Migration Tool. Users can effectively do cloud-to-cloud email transfers or moves from Hotmail to Office 365. No files are corrupted or data lost during the Hotmail email backup process. Furthermore, it eliminates redundant emails throughout the transfer process. Additionally, it preserves the integrity of the data when converting, and the final files are in good condition. You can also filter the data according to the folder criteria and date period.
 

How to Transfer Office 365 Emails from Hotmail: 

• Use the administrator account to launch the Softaken IMAP Migration Tool first.
• Next, choose Hotmail from the left panel, then click the Login button after entering your email address and password.
• Select the appropriate Files/Folders by clicking on the Next Button after selecting them from the tree-structured list.
• After that, click Next after selecting the file format for the email items' backup.
• Next, choose the extra features based on what you need.
• Finally, to start the converting process, click the Convert button.

You can switch to the manual way if you are proficient with it. We will go into more detail about the manual approach's phases in the next section. However, bear in mind that this procedure requires technical expertise to be performed. Data loss is possible if you omit any steps. Other than that, it takes a lot of time and is complicated.
 

#2: Switch from Hotmail to Office 365:

The migration procedure from Hotmail to an Office 365 account cannot be completed immediately using this technique. It requires you to take many steps. Proceed to the manual approach stages at this point.

Step 1: Set Up Outlook's Hotmail Account:

• Start by opening the Outlook program and selecting the File tab. 
• Select the Add Account option and input the desired email address for configuration. 
• Next, choose the Advanced Option and check the box to manually configure your account.
• Click the Connect button and choose any kind of account after that.
• Proceed to the Account Settings area, where the majority of the settings are located.
•  Enter the Outgoing and Incoming server settings in the next step. Select Next. 
• Finally, type in your password and click the Connect button.

Step 2: From Microsoft Outlook, export PST files:

• Next, open the Microsoft Outlook application on your computer and choose the File tab.
• Select the Import/Export option after clicking on the Open & Export tab. 
• Now, choose Export to a File from the export wizard and click the Next button. 
• Next, choose Outlook Data File from the menu and press the Next button.
• After that, choose the folder you want to export by clicking on it and then click Next. 

Finally, choose the option to Replace duplicates with items exports by browsing to the location on your system where the exported PST file is stored. Select "Finish."
You can link your MS Office 365 admin account to the Outlook program after you've exported the PST file from Microsoft Outlook. In addition to protecting your Hotmail account's data, this PST file backs up your Hotmail emails to your hard disk.
 

Step 3: Configuring the Office 365 Admin Account in Microsoft Outlook (Including Hotmail Integration):

• Open Microsoft Outlook, then choose File from the menu. 
• Next, choose the Add Account option and input your Office 365 account email address. Select the Advanced setting. 
• Next, confirm that the option labelled "Let me set up my account manually" is not selected.
• MS Outlook can then identify the Exchange email account after that. Thus, manually setting it up is not necessary.

Step 4: Adding Hotmail Emails to Office 365 (Exported as PST)

• To begin with, choose the Open & Export option from the File menu.
• To add the PST file to your Office 365 account, choose the Import/Export option. 
• Afterwards, choose Import from another application or file from the import and export wizard. Click "Next."
• Select the Outlook data file (.pst) after that to go to the next stage.
• Next, find the exported PST file by clicking on the Browse option, then choose Open to import it. 
• After that, choose the option to "Do not import duplicate" and press the Next button. 
• To finish the process, choose the folder to import from and click the Finish button.

We see that the preceding procedure is time-consuming after using the manual technique. Experts advise using the direct route to preserve data security.

Conclusion

Most of the information in this blog relates to how a user can switch from Hotmail to an Office 365 Admin account. Both professional and manual procedures have been covered. Users can choose a suitable method for their requirements. However, the provided software is an effective, one-click option for several users if you find upgrading challenging. You have the option, and we hope that this information will assist you in choosing wisely.