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Email migration

Move mail without losing history

We migrate IMAP mailboxes, preserve folders where possible, and update MX records so senders never notice the switch.

Why choose us

Built for reliable outcomes

UK-first TLD catalog

.co.uk and .uk prioritized

Free DNS management

A, CNAME, MX, TXT controls

Support for transfers

Reduce cutover risk

Migration planning

Move email without losing continuity

Mailbox migration is not only copying data. The real risk sits in DNS timing, user cutover communication, and keeping both old and new systems stable during transition.

We plan migrations around business impact, with staged sync, controlled cutover windows, and verification checks before sign-off.

What is covered

Migration support end-to-end

Mailbox inventory

Audit mailbox count, size, aliases, and forwarding behaviour first.

Staged sync

Initial copy while existing service remains live for users.

DNS cutover

MX and authentication record updates at planned low-risk windows.

Client reconfiguration

Help users reconnect mail clients cleanly post-cutover.

Deliverability validation

Check sending and receiving across key user groups.

Rollback readiness

Fallback planning reduces risk if any critical issue appears.

Migration flow

Migration in four steps

  1. 1

    Audit

    We list mailboxes, sizes, and DNS dependencies.

  2. 2

    Sync

    Initial IMAP copy while your old provider stays live.

  3. 3

    Cutover

    MX switch during an agreed low-traffic window.

  4. 4

    Verify

    Send, receive, and webmail tests before we sign off.

Good to know

Migration questions, answered

What teams usually ask before moving mailboxes.

Ready to move forward with Email Migration?

Tell us what you are running and our UK engineers will recommend the right setup — with clear pricing and no pressure.