How to Add iCloud Email to Gmail Account? Top Best Solution

Comparison Between iCloud Mail and Gmail

	Gmail	iCloud
Type of Service	Google provides an independent email service. Available via a web app, mobile applications (iOS/Android), or email clients like Outlook.	Part of Apple’s iCloud suite, primarily designed for use with Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac).
User Experience	Offers a clean, web-based interface with powerful organization tools like labels and filters.	Provides a familiar feel for Apple users, seamlessly integrating with other Apple products on Mac and iOS devices.
Storage	The free tier grants a generous 15GB of storage, shared with Google Drive and Photos. Paid plans start at $5/month for 100GB.	The free tier offers a meager 5GB, shared with iCloud backups and Photos. Paid plans begin at $0.99/month for 50GB.
Features	Boasts advanced search functionality, robust spam filtering, and deep integration with Google Workspace apps (Docs, Sheets, etc.).	Offers limited features compared to Gmail. Integrates with Apple’s iWork suite (Pages, Numbers)
Security	Employs robust security measures, including two-factor authentication and spam filters.	It utilizes Apple’s security measures and also features two-factor authentication.
Compatibility	Works flawlessly across all devices and operating systems (web browser, mobile apps).	Primarily functions on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). While it can be configured with other email clients, the experience may be challenging.
Integration	Integrates seamlessly with other Google services like Calendar, Drive, and Docs, creating a powerful productivity suite.	Offers tight integration within the Apple ecosystem (iCloud, Photos, iWork).

Necessities Before Adding iCloud Email to Gmail

• Enable 2-step verification on Apple ID.
• Create app-specific password for iCloud.
• Know mailbox size of iCloud.
• Clean Gmail mailbox to save new iCloud emails.
• Choose any method that fits your requirements.
• Plan migration that doesn’t disturb your workflow.

Step-by-Step Guide to Transfer iCloud Emails to Gmail

1. Firstly, download, install, and start the software on any system.
   
2. After that, select the “iCloud” option from the left-side list.
   
3. Now, enter the “Apple ID” and “App-Specific Password” and then tap “Login”.
   
4. Thereafter, select the required folder of the email account (this is optional).
   
5. Now, choose the “Gmail” option from the drop-down menu.
   
6. Finally, enter Gmail email address. A new window opens; then add password & allow access.
   
7. Click the “Backup” button & start process to transfer iCloud emails to your Gmail account.
   

Note: This process will be the same whether you have a Mac system or you have a Windows system. You can download the software according to your system from the button given above. After that follow the steps given below without skipping.

How to Transfer Emails from iCloud to Gmail Manually?

Before you can add iCloud email to Gmail account, you’ll need to collect some iCloud security data. Such as the iCloud email client’s email address, app-specific password, and incoming and outgoing server setting information. If you do not have any of this information, then collect it first and only then follow the steps given below.

How to Get iCloud App-Specific Password?

This is the common procedure before starting the steps. So, create app password for your iCloud account for safe configuration:

1. Go to your Apple ID account page (account.apple.com).
2. Sign in with your “Apple ID” credentials.
3. Navigate to the “App-Specific Password” option.
4. Under App-Specific Passwords, click “Generate Password”.
5. Give your password a memorable label (e.g., “Gmail”) and click “Create”.
6. Copy the generated password.

How to Add iCloud Email to Gmail Account?

1. Open Gmail and log in to your account.
2. Click the “Settings” icon (Gear icon) in the top right corner.

   

3. Select the “See All Settings” option.

   

4. Click on the “Accounts and Import” tab.

   

5. In the “Send Mail As” section, locate “Add Another Email Address”.
6. Enter your iCloud email address and click “Next”.

   

7. Back in Gmail settings, under POP3 settings, paste the copied App-Specific Password into the Password field.
   • Incoming Server: imap.mail.me.com.
   • Port: 993.
8. Optional: If you want to send emails using your iCloud address through Gmail, configure the SMTP Server settings:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.mail.me.com
   • Port: 587
   • Require SSL/TLS: Select this option for secure communication.
   • Username: Enter iCloud email address again.
   • Password: Use same App-Specific Password you created earlier.
9. Click “Add Account” to add iCloud email to Gmail account.

Add iCloud Email to Gmail (Android, iPhone and iPad)

1. Open the Gmail app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Select “Add Another Account”.
4. If you see iCloud as an option, tap it. Otherwise, choose “Other”.
5. Enter your iCloud email address and tap “Next”.
6. You’ll need to enter the App-Specific Password you created earlier.
7. The app might prompt you to configure server settings. If so, refer to the details mentioned above (web browser instructions) for POP3 and optional SMTP configurations.
8. Tap “Next” to proceed.
9. Choose a display name for emails sent from your iCloud address and tap “Next”.

Transfer iCloud Contacts to Gmail Account

1. Go to iCloud in your web browser and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Click on “Contacts”.

   

3. Select the contacts you want to export (hold down the Command key for multiple selections) or choose all contacts (press Command + A).
4. Click the “Settings” icon (Gear icon) in the bottom left corner.
5. Select the “Export vCard” option to add iCloud email to Gmail account.

   

6. Choose a location on your computer to save the downloaded file (usually a .vcf file).

   

Import VCF File in Google Contacts

1. Go to Google Contacts and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on “Import” from the left-side menu.
3. Select “Choose” file and browse to the location where you saved the .vcf file from iCloud.
4. Click the “Import” icon.

Common Errors & Fixes

• Authentication failed for iCloud: Users can use their Apple ID password. It also needs app-specific password; if you can’t see App-Specific Passwords, then enable 2-Step Verification.
• Login Failed in Gmail Migration: Users first need to enable 2-Step Verification & create Google app password. Normal Google password didn’t work. Also, check connection & service errors. If your VPN is on than turned off because it block IMAP & SMTP.
• Account Exceeds Bandwidth Limits: Currently, Google limits IMAP traffic per day. If you have large amount of iCloud emails, then you need to wait & resume iCloud-to-Gmail migration.
• Duplicate Emails in Gmail: By any chance, if migration process stops and restarts, then iCloud emails show repeatedly in Gmail account.
• POP Option Missing in Gmail: Google is phasing out Gmailify & POP-based option. Users can’t see “Check mail from other accounts” on web after 2027.

Conclusion

In this article, we learned how to add iCloud email to Gmail account. To complete this process, we have included in this article all the information that you may need. In this, we have provided you with a manual solution; if you follow it without skipping any step, then you can complete this task without any problem.

If any error appears during the process or you do not have any technical knowledge at all, then you can also use professional tools. With the professional tool, you will be able to transfer emails from iCloud to Gmail.

Also Checkout:

• How to Transfer Emails from iCloud to Yahoo Mail?
• How to Add iCloud Email to Outlook?