Transfer Shaw Email to Gmail: Fast and Secure Solution
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Written By
Aaradhya Jain -
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Updated on
December 5th, 2025 - Read Time
5 minutes
User Query: “I have been using Shaw Email for many years, but now I want to shift everything to Gmail. I don’t want to lose my important emails or attachments. What is the safest and quickest way to transfer Shaw email to Gmail?
Introduction: Many users transfer from Shaw Webmail to Gmail because Gmail offers better storage, stronger security, and smooth access across all devices. If you are switching your email service, organising all your messages in one mailbox, or upgrading to Google Workspace. Migrating from Shaw to Gmail becomes an important step. In this blog, you will learn the safe manual method and a quick automated DRS IMAP Backup Tool for a quick and hassle-free migration.
Quick Solution to Migrate Emails Shaw to Gmail
- Download the DRS IMAP Email Backup Tool.
- Enter your Shaw Mail details to Sign In.
- Preview and select the IMAP emails to convert.
- Choose Gmail as the Saving Format from the list.
- Write your Gmail ID & Password, to Sign In.
- Use advanced features/filters and click Convert.
Reasons to Convert Shaw Email to Gmail
- Gmail offers more reliable storage and faster search.
- You get better spam protection and email filtering.
- Easy to access your Gmail inbox from mobile, desktop, and browser.
- Smooth integration with Google Drive, Calendar, and Meet.
- In addition, Gmail is better for long-term data security.
Manual Method to Transfer Shaw Email to Gmail
You can move your emails manually using IMAP settings. This method is free but requires careful setup. Here is how you can perform it:
Step 01: Enable IMAP in Gmail
- Firstly, log in to Gmail.
- Now, click the Settings (gear icon).
- Then, select See all settings.
- After that, go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
- Enable IMAP Access and choose Save changes.
Step 02: Note Down Shaw IMAP Settings
- You will need these details while connecting your Shaw account:
- Incoming Server (IMAP): imap.shaw.ca
- Port: 993
- Security: SSL
- Outgoing Server (SMTP): mail.shaw.ca
- Port: 465
- Security: SSL
Step 03: Add Shaw Email to Gmail
- Further, open Gmail Settings.
- Thereafter, go to Accounts and Import.
- Click Add a mail account.
- Then, enter your Shaw email address.
- Choose Import emails from my other account (POP3/IMAP).
- Enter your Shaw password and IMAP details.
- In the end, save and allow Gmail to start fetching your emails.
Your Shaw emails will slowly begin appearing in Gmail. The time depends on the size of your inbox.
Limitations: Manually Migrate Shaw to Gmail
- Slow migration process for large inboxes.
- Requires correct IMAP settings.
- Attachments take longer to sync.
- Not ideal for bulk or multiple accounts.
- Moreover, no option to filter or select specific folders.
Professional Tool to Transfer Shaw Email to Gmail
The DRS IMAP Backup Tool is a quick and reliable solution to transfer your Shaw emails to Gmail at once. It gives you a guarantee of no data is lost during the process. It has a simple interface, and every user can easily use it without needing any technical skills. Offer several advanced features, like Preview, Remove Duplicate, date Filter, and more. A free version of this utility is available to understand its features and performance. Additionally, you can export IMAP to EML and other file formats/email clients.
One-Time Service Option
If you don’t want to install software, you can also use the One-Time Secure Service, where the team processes the migration on your behalf.
- No subscription
- No extra charges
- One complete migration in a single secure attempt
- 100% privacy & confidentiality of your data
Detailed & Verified Steps to Forward Shaw Email to Gmail
- First, download and install the DRS IMAP Email Backup Software.
- Enter your Shaw Email Address and Password to Log In.
- Then, you can preview and select the Shaw emails to convert. Hit Next.
- Afterwards, choose IMAP as the Saving Option from the given list.
- Write your Gmail Email Address and Password to Log In.
- Use customised features and filters based on your needs. Click Start Process.
Real-Life Scenario
Sophie had over 12,000 Shaw emails collected across business and personal folders. The manual IMAP method kept failing due to connection limits. She used the DRS IMAP Backup Tool and migrated her entire Shaw mailbox to Gmail in one go. Everything, including attachments, folders, and labels, moved perfectly without losing a single email.
Conclusion
In this technical blog post, we explored several methods to transfer Shaw email to Gmail. You can use the manual IMAP setup if you prefer a free option. But it may take longer and requires technical steps. For a fast, secure, and reliable experience, an automated tool ensures smooth migration with zero data loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: This usually happens if your Shaw account uses an old password format or if IMAP access is not enabled. Make sure you enter your full Shaw email ID and correct password. Also, check if your Shaw account requires an app-specific password for third-party access.
Ans: Shaw does not block IMAP, but it may slow down or limit the sync speed if too many emails are downloaded at once. Large inboxes may sync slowly, and connections can drop during migration.
Ans: Yes, but they must be exported separately. Contacts can be exported from Shaw Webmail in CSV format and imported into Google Contacts. Calendar events must be exported manually before adding them to Google Calendar.
Ans: Yes. The DRS IMAP Backup Tool provides direct Shaw-to-Gmail migration without IMAP errors, password issues, or sync delays. It moves all emails, attachments, and folders in one secure process.
About The Author:
I, Aaradhya Jain, a technical content writer at DRS Solutions, specializes in delivering clear, practical guides on data management, migration, and recovery tools. With a detail-oriented and user-first approach mindset, I transform complex processes into actionable insights for IT professionals and decision-makers.
