{"id":21930,"date":"2026-05-20T09:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=21930"},"modified":"2026-09-25T13:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:17:51","slug":"import-pst-to-gmail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-gmail\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import PST to Gmail Account? Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Qucik Answer:<\/strong> Gmail cannot open or import a PST file. Free route: open the PST in Outlook desktop, add your Gmail account by IMAP, then drag the folders across (slow, needs Outlook, attachments over 25 MB fail). Without Outlook, or for several PSTs, a PST to Gmail converter like Advik uploads the mail straight into Gmail labels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#can\">Can Gmail import a PST file?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#methods\">Which Method Should You Use to Import PST to Gmail?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#prerequisites\">Before You Import PST to Gmail<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#method1\">#1. Using GWMMO Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#method2\">#2. Using Classic Outlook (IMAP Sync)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#method3\">#3. Import PST File to Gmail Without Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#after-methods\">What Happens to PST Folders When Imported to Gmail?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-check\">How to Check Whether the PST Import Was Successful<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#issues\">Common Issues &amp; Their Solutions during PST to Gmail Migration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Concluding Words<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"can\">\n<div class=\"red-border\">\n<h2>Can Gmail import a PST file?<\/h2>\n<p>No. Gmail doesn\u2019t natively support direct opening or uploading of an Outlook.pst file.<\/p>\n<p>A PST file is an Outlook data file that holds emails, contacts, calendars and other Outlook items. To get that data into Gmail, you need a migration method between the PST file and your Google account.<\/p>\n<p>What you can do depends on the type of Google account you have and what software you have on your computer. For example, GWMMO imports PST data into Google Workspace, and Classic Outlook can be used to open a PST and transfer email to a Gmail account. Another alternative to migrate PST files without Outlook is a dedicated <strong>PST to Gmail converter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"methods\">\n<h2>Which Method Should You Use to Import PST to Gmail?<\/h2>\n<p>The best method depends on your Google account, whether you have Outlook and how much PST data you need to move.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tp-comparison-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>Method<\/th>\n<th>Outlook Required?<\/th>\n<th>Google Account<\/th>\n<th>Cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>You use Google Workspace and want Google&#8217;s migration utility<\/td>\n<td>GWMMO<\/td>\n<td>Supported desktop Outlook\/Windows environment<\/td>\n<td>Google Workspace<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>You already have Classic Outlook and want to transfer email manually<\/td>\n<td>Outlook + Gmail\/IMAP<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Gmail\/Google account<\/td>\n<td>No additional migration software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>You don&#8217;t want to use Outlook<\/td>\n<td>PST to Gmail converter<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Depending on the tool<\/td>\n<td>Usually paid\/trial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>You have multiple PST files and want batch migration<\/td>\n<td>Dedicated PST migration tool<\/td>\n<td>No, depending on tool<\/td>\n<td>Depending on the tool<\/td>\n<td>Usually paid\/trial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Google&#8217;s current documentation confirms that GWMMO can import mail, calendar events and personal contacts from local PST files into Google Workspace. It is not a native Gmail PST upload feature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/a\/users\/answer\/12288424\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/a\/users\/answer\/12288424<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"prerequisites\">\n<div class=\"yellow-border\">\n<h3>Before You Import PST to Gmail<\/h3>\n<p>Before you start your PST to Gmail migration, ensure that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a copy of the original PST file.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the PST file can be opened or read correctly.<\/li>\n<li>See your available storage for Google Account.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have a stable internet connection.<\/li>\n<li>If you are running Classic Outlook, make sure you have the correct Outlook desktop version.<\/li>\n<li>If you are using <strong>GWMMO<\/strong>, please verify that your Google account is a supported Google Workspace account and that your <strong>Windows\/Outlook configuration<\/strong> meets Google\u2019s requirements.<\/li>\n<li>If the PST is on a network location, you might want to copy it to a local drive before migrating. A few GWMMO errors are documented by Google regarding access permissions and PST paths.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you verify the imported data before deleting the original PST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"method1\">\n<h3>Method 1: Migrate PST to Gmail Using GWMMO Tool<\/h3>\n<p>Here, we will explain how to import a PST file into Gmail using the GWMMO tool<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GWMMO) is Google&#8217;s free migration utility that you need to download and install separately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Visit Google&#8217;s official download page for <strong>Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GWMMO)<\/strong>. Download the installer, run the .exe file and complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> GWMMO is a free migration utility provided by Google. It is a separate application and must be download and install on your Windows computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Open the GWMMO application and enter your Gmail address where you want to import the PST data. A secure Google sign-in page will appear on your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sign-into-gmwwo.png\" alt=\"Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook sign-in window\" width=\"378\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Sign in with your Google account and complete the authentication steps. If asked, review the requested permissions and click <strong>&#8216;Allow&#8217;<\/strong> to authorise GWMMO to access your mailbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/provide-permission.png\" alt=\"Google OAuth permission screen for GWMMO mailbox access\" width=\"450\" height=\"626\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Modern versions of GWMMO use Google&#8217;s <strong>OAuth 2.0 authentication,<\/strong> so you don&#8217;t need to enter Gmail IMAP settings or manually configure server details. Also, no <b>app password<\/b>\u00a0is required for GWMMO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> After authentication, choose the option to migrate data from your Outlook PST file. Click Browse, locate the PST file stored on your computer and select it.<\/p>\n<p>This is the main step when you need to import a PST into Gmail.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-location.png\" alt=\"Browse and select Outlook PST file in GWMMO\" width=\"476\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Select the mailbox data you want to import, such as email messages, calendar, contacts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-emails.png\" alt=\"Select mailbox items to import using GWMMO\" width=\"473\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> Review the items you have choose and click <strong>Migrate<\/strong> to start importing your PST data into your Google account.<\/p>\n<p>The migration time depends on factors such as your PST file size, number of mailbox items and speed of your internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>Keep the application open until the migration completes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-gmail-6.png\" alt=\"GWMMO migration progress window importing PST data into Gmail\" width=\"478\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the migration finishes successfully, sign in to your Gmail account and verify that your emails, folders, contacts and calendar items have been imported correctly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-gmail-5.png\" alt=\"GWMMO import completed successfully confirmation message\" width=\"475\" height=\"418\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Before starting the migration, you might want to repair a corrupted PST file with <strong>Microsoft\u2019s Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe)<\/strong> and check that your Gmail account has enough free space for the imported data.<\/p>\n<p>This is how you can add your PST file in Gmail using GWMMO Tool and the Outlook application.<\/p>\n<div class=\"yellow-border\">\n<p><strong>Why Do Users Skip This Method?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires Microsoft Outlook installation on the same Windows machine.<\/li>\n<li>Works only on <strong>Windows<\/strong>. Not available for Mac OS.<\/li>\n<li>Emails larger than <strong>25 MB<\/strong> are skipped due to Gmail&#8217;s message size limitation.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on the internet speed and size of the mailbox, large PST files may take a long time to migrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"method2\">\n<h3>Method 2: Copy PST Emails to Gmail Using Classic Outlook and IMAP<\/h3>\n<p>If you already have Classic Outlook, you can open the PST, connect your Gmail account to Outlook, and then copy or drag email folders into the Gmail mailbox.<\/p>\n<p>This approach is useful when you want a manual way to copy Outlook PST to Gmail without using a dedicated migration application.<\/p>\n<p><em>Since January 2025, IMAP is enabled by default on personal Gmail accounts, so you can skip enabling IMAP in your Gmail account and go straight to adding it in Outlook.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Open Classic Outlook on your Windows PC, then go to <strong>File &gt;&gt; Add Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outlook_-File-add-account-EN-2.png\" alt=\"Classic Outlook Add Account option for connecting Gmail\" width=\"620\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong>\u00a0Here, enter your Gmail address and click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-gmail-address.png\" alt=\"Enter Gmail email address in Classic Outlook setup\" width=\"590\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> A Google sign-in window will pop up automatically. Login with your Gmail account and follow the OAuth 2.0 authentication steps. Click<strong> Allow<\/strong> if asked and let Outlook access your mailbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sign-in-using-oauth.png\" alt=\"Google OAuth sign-in window while adding Gmail to Outlook\" width=\"716\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sign-in-using-oauth.png 1538w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sign-in-using-oauth-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sign-in-using-oauth-1536x914.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0 <\/strong> Most current versions of Classic Outlook connect to Gmail through Google&#8217;s OAuth authentication. If you are using an older Outlook version or a configuration that doesn&#8217;t support OAuth, you may be prompted to use an App Password after enabling Google&#8217;s 2-step verification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Once you configure your Gmail account, go to <strong>File &gt;&gt; Open &amp; Export &gt;&gt; Import\/Export<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/go-to-File-Open-Export-Import-Export.png\" alt=\"Open Import and Export Wizard in Classic Outlook\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Next, select <strong>&#8216;Import from another program or a file&#8217; <\/strong>in the <strong>import\/export<\/strong> wizard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-from-another-program-or-a-file.png\" alt=\"Select Import from another program or file in Outlook Import Wizard'\" width=\"506\" height=\"409\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Select a file type to import as <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-file-type.png\" alt=\"Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) as import file type\" width=\"502\" height=\"409\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> Click<strong> Browse<\/strong> to find your PST file and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-location-of-pst-file.png\" alt=\"Browse to select Outlook PST file for import\" width=\"504\" height=\"402\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7.<\/strong> Choose folders to include in your PST file and click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-folders.png\" alt=\"Select PST folders to import into Outlook\" width=\"502\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8.<\/strong> It has started importing PST file, once complete check it in your Outlook mailbox folders pane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9.<\/strong> In Outlook, open the imported PST. Select the emails or folders you want to transfer and drag them to required folders in your Gmail account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10.<\/strong> Now, Outlook will upload the emails to Gmail using IMAP. Keep Outlook open and connected to the internet until synchronization is complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 11.<\/strong> Lastly, log into Gmail using your web browser and check that your emails and folders have transferred correctly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"yellow-border\">\n<p><strong>Limitations of the Classic Outlook IMAP Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must have the desktop version of Classic Outlook, not for New Outlook users as it doesn&#8217;t support PST import &amp; export.<\/li>\n<li>Can be time-consuming if you have a large PST file.<\/li>\n<li>Need a stable internet connection since Outlook will transfer PST emails to Gmail via IMAP and any interruptions in internet connection can delay the process.<\/li>\n<li>Useful for Microsoft Outlook 2016\/2019\/2021 &amp; Microsoft 365 Classic<\/li>\n<li>Must have a healthy PST file and repair it with ScanPST.exe if it is corrupted or damaged.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that you have enough space in your Gmail storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What About New Outlook?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an important difference in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>PST files can be opened in the new Outlook, according to Microsoft\u2019s documentation, and users can move, copy and drag emails between PST files and mailboxes. Microsoft also says that importing a mailbox or calendar with a PST file isn\u2019t supported in New Outlook right now, and tells users to use Classic Outlook for PST-to-mailbox import.<\/p>\n<p>So if you want a traditional bulk PST import to a mailbox, use Classic Outlook and not the current New Outlook PST import workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"method3\">\n<h3>Method 3: Import PST to Gmail Without Outlook<\/h3>\n<p>The manual methods are helpful for importing, but if you face any issues with them and you want a simple and direct solution then using the automated tool is an amazing choice. One such tool is the <strong>Advik <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/pst\/converter.html\">PST File Converter<\/a><\/strong>. This standalone PST to Gmail migration tool is able to import PST to Gmail <strong>without Outlook<\/strong>. It can also upload PST files in batches without facing any technical difficulties. Apart from this, it will preserve and maintain the complete folder hierarchy of PST mailbox throughout the process. Thus, it is an ideal way to import emails from PST to Gmail in a few simple clicks.<\/p>\n<p>Download this tool for free and check its working and features.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/dl\/advik-outlook-pst-converter.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Download-Button-e1525685682329.png\" alt=\"Download Advik PST to Gmail Migration Tool\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/buy\/pst\/converter.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/buy-now-button-8.png\" alt=\"Buy Advik PST File Converter\" width=\"190\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Steps to Import PST Files into Gmail Account<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Run the suggested PST to Gmail Migration Tool on your Windows PC.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-vcf-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"Advik PST to Gmail Migration Tool home screen\" width=\"781\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-vcf-1-1-1.png 867w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-vcf-1-1-1-768x693.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To add .pst file into the software panel click on Select Files or Select Folder and then press Next.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-gmail-1.png\" alt=\"Add Outlook PST file into Advik PST to Gmail Migration Tool\" width=\"780\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-gmail-1.png 869w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-gmail-1-768x692.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose the necessary folders and subfolders to import and click Next.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-vcf-3-1-5-1.png\" alt=\"Select mailbox folders before importing PST to Gmail\" width=\"781\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-vcf-3-1-5-1.png 871w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pst-to-vcf-3-1-5-1-768x691.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>From the multiple saving options, choose<strong> Gmail<\/strong>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/choose-gmail-for-pst-1.png\" alt=\"Choose Gmail as the destination in Advik PST Converter\" width=\"782\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/choose-gmail-for-pst-1.png 870w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/choose-gmail-for-pst-1-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Sign in with your Gmail address through the tool&#8217;s Google (OAuth) sign-in, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-108-1.png\" alt=\"Google OAuth authentication window in Advik PST Converter\" width=\"781\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-108-1.png 869w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-108-1-768x693.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, the tool will start importing PST files to Gmail account.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-109-1.png\" alt=\"PST to Gmail import process running in Advik PST Converter\" width=\"781\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-109-1.png 870w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-109-1-768x693.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The software primarily uses Google OAuth 2.0. If your Google account still requires an App Password, you can use that instead.<\/p>\n<p>Your selected PST data will now be imported directly into Gmail in minutes. You will be notified when the import is complete.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s have a look at the video guide to understand the whole process more easily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Watch Video Tutorial<\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CB_Gcg7CtDs\" class=\"\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"after-methods\">\n<div class=\"red-border\">\n<h4>What Happens to PST Folders When Imported to Gmail?<\/h4>\n<p>A PST folder is not a PST folder within Gmail. Email info is transferred into your Google mailbox and may be displayed with Gmail labels\/folders depending on the migration type.<\/p>\n<p>Google documents that Outlook folders migrate as Gmail labels, especially for GWMMO. The label is taken from the source folder name, except for a few system folders that have special mappings. For instance, deleted items can map to Gmail Trash and junk mail can map to Spam.<\/p>\n<p>Since the way folders are handled varies by migration method, don&#8217;t assume that every PST to Gmail method will result in the same folder structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"how-to-check\">\n<h4>How to Check Whether the PST Import Was Successful<\/h4>\n<p>Do not delete your original PST immediately after migration.<\/p>\n<p>Use this checklist to verify the output:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Compare the number of messages: <\/strong>Verify the number of important messages or folders present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Open old and recent emails:<\/strong> Check messages across different dates to verify historical data migration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. See Attachments:<\/strong> Open multiple messages with attachments and make sure attachments are there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Check labels &amp; folders:<\/strong> Check that all the important folders are included in this migration or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Gmail search:<\/strong> Find migrated messages by searching by sender, subject, date and keywords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Check Gmail storage:<\/strong> Make sure the migration hasn\u2019t eaten up all of your available storage space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Maintain the PST Backup:<\/strong> Do not delete your original PST file until you have completed the verification process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"issues\">\n<h4>Common Issues During PST to Gmail Migration<\/h4>\n<p>The whole process of moving PST file into Gmail account can seem tedious to many users due to technical complexity and common issues they are facing during the process. Here are quick fixes to resolve the issue:<\/p>\n<div class=\"tp-comparison-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Issue<\/th>\n<th>Cause<\/th>\n<th>Solution<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Outlook won&#8217;t connect to Gmail<\/td>\n<td>Incorrect authentication method (<strong>OAuth\/App Password<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<td>Log in using <strong>Google OAuth sign-in<\/strong> page. 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