Migrate Hostinger Email to Google Workspace: Complete Guide
User Query: I am using Hostinger’s email service for my business. But now, I want to switch to Google Workspace for better collaboration and cloud storage. How can I migrate Hostinger Email to Google Workspace safely without losing anything?
Summary: Hostinger email is a good solution for basic business communication. But many companies upgrade to Google Workspace for its advanced features like Gmail, Google Meet, Calendar, and Drive integration. Moving emails manually can be hectic if you are not familiar with the process. In this blog, we’ll show you step-by-step methods to migrate emails to Google Workspace at Hostinger. We will cover both the manual IMAP migration method and an automated DRS IMAP Backup Tool for a secure transfer.
Quick Answer: Hostinger to Google Workspace Migration
You can transfer Hostinger email to Google Workspace by enabling IMAP, creating Workspace accounts, and using a professional DRS IMAP Backup Tool. This ensures a secure transfer of all emails, folders, and attachments without data loss.
Simple Steps to Migrate Hostinger Email to Google Workspace
- Initially, download & install the DRS IMAP Email Backup Tool.
- Enter your Hostinger email address & Password, to Sign In.
- You can preview (Cross-verify) and select them. Click Next.
- After that, choose G Suite as the Saving Format from the list.
- Now, enter your Google Workspace ID & Password. Click Sign In.
- Lastly, apply advanced features and filters. Click Start Process.
Why Move Emails from Hostinger to Google Workspace?
Hostinger email is best for small businesses, but as your team grows, you need more than just email. Google Workspace offers:
- Professional Gmail with better spam protection.
- Google Meet & Calendar for collaboration.
- Drive & Docs for secure cloud storage.
- Moreover, access to all tools from anywhere, anytime.
Real-Life Scenario: Transfer Hostinger Email to Google Workspace
Kevin runs a small marketing agency and uses the Hostinger email service. As his team grows, he needs better collaboration tools and video meetings. He decides to migrate all team mailboxes from Hostinger to Google Workspace. Kevin uses the DRS IMAP Backup Tool to transfer emails securely. Within hours, all emails appear in Gmail accounts without losing folders or attachments.
Method 01: Manually Migrate Hostinger Email to Google Workspace
You can migrate Hostinger to Google Workspace by verifying your domain, creating Google Workspace accounts, and using Google’s Data Migration Service. Here is how you can perform it:
- Primarily, add a TXT record in Hostinger DNS to verify ownership.
- Now, create Gmail accounts for all Hostinger mail users.
- Then, go to Hostinger’s email settings and turn on IMAP access.
- After that, open Google Admin Console → Data Migration.
- Further, select Email and choose Other IMAP server.
- Next, enter Hostinger IMAP server details:
- IMAP Server: imap.hostinger.com
- Port: 993
- Security: SSL
- Finally, enter email credentials and start migration for each user.
Limitations: Manually Migrate Emails From Hostinger to G Suite
- Manual setup for each user can be time-consuming.
- Large mailboxes may take hours to migrate.
- Moreover, contacts and calendars need separate export/import.
Method 02: Verified Tool to Migrate Hostinger Email to Google Workspace
The DRS IMAP Email Backup Tool is one of the best and reliable tools to transfer Hostinger emails to Google Workspace. This tool supports bulk migration with several advanced features, like Preview, Remove Duplicates, and more. With the help of this tool, you can extract email addresses from cPanel and save them in several other formats. In addition, it preserves original data formatting, structure, and metadata during the entire transfer.
One-Time Hostinger to Google Workspace Migration
If you only need to perform this migration once, you can share your mailbox details with our support team. We will migrate your emails safely to Google Workspace without downtime. This service is quick, secure, and cost-effective.
How to Migrate Emails From Hostinger to G Suite Professionally?
- Primarily, download and install DRS IMAP Migration Tool.

- Choose IMAP as the source and enter Hostinger email credentials.

- Now, you can preview (Cross-verify) & select the emails to migrate.

- After that, select Gmail/Google Workspace as the destination.

- Next, enter your Google Workspace email address & Password to Sign In.

- In the end, apply filters & click Start Process to transfer emails securely.

Why Choose DRS IMAP Migration Tool?
- Supports bulk Hostinger email migration to Google Workspace.
- Transfers emails along with attachments and folder structure.
- Allows date-range filtering for selective migration.
- Removes duplicate emails during transfer.
- Furthermore, it works on all Windows versions.
Quick Checklist: Hostinger to Google Workspace Migration
- Backup Hostinger emails before starting.
- Enable IMAP access in Hostinger.
- Create Google Workspace accounts for all users.
- Use a professional tool or Google Data Migration Service.
- Also, verify migration completion and check all emails, folders, and attachments.
Conclusion
In this complete blog post, we discussed two methods to migrate Hostinger Email to Google Workspace. Migrating Hostinger email to Google Workspace ensures better collaboration, cloud storage, and professional email features. Manual migration works for small teams. Also, it has several limitations. However, the professional tool is faster, secure, and ideal for bulk migration. Once completed, your team can access Gmail, Google Meet, Drive, and Calendar all in one place, anytime, anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: Yes, Hostinger fully supports Google Workspace integration. You can easily verify your domain in Hostinger and enable IMAP to migrate all your emails to Gmail.
Ans: You can use Google’s Data Migration Service for manual transfer or a professional tool like DRS IMAP Backup Tool for a faster and automated process. The tool allows bulk migration, preserves email structure, and avoids data loss.
Ans: It depends on the mailbox size and internet speed. Small mailboxes can be migrated in a few minutes, while large mailboxes with attachments may take a few hours.
Ans: Yes, professional migration tools like DRS IMAP Backup Tool support bulk migration. You can transfer multiple mailboxes at once without manually configuring each account.
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.