How do I Import EML files to Office 365?

Importing EML files directly to Office 365 is not a straightforward process since Office 365 doesn’t support direct EML import. However, there are a few methods you can use to achieve this:

Method 1: Import EML Files Using Outlook

If you have Outlook installed and it is connected to your Office 365 account, you can use it to import EML files into Office 365. Here’s how:

1. Drag and Drop Method:
- Open Outlook on your desktop.
- Create a new folder in your Outlook mailbox where you want to import the EML files.
- Navigate to the location of your EML files on your computer.
- Select the EML files you want to import.
- Drag and drop these files into the newly created folder in Outlook.

2. Using the Import/Export Feature:
- Convert EML files to PST format using a tool like the free version of SysTools EML to PST Converter.
- In Outlook, go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
- Select Import from another program or file and click Next.
- Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next.
- Browse to the PST file you created, select it, and choose the folder where you want to import it.
- Follow the prompts to complete the import process.

Method 2: Use a Third-Party Tool

There are several third-party tools designed to import EML files directly to Office 365:

1. SysTools EML to Office 365 Migrator
- Features: Directly imports EML files to Office 365 mailboxes.
- Steps:
- Download and install the tool.
- Log in with your Office 365 credentials.
- Add the EML files or folder containing the EML files.
- Select the destination folder in Office 365.
- Start the migration process.
- Download: Available on the SysTools website.

2. Kernel for EML to Office 365
- Features: Allows you to import EML files to Office 365, either into the mailbox or archive folder.
- Steps:
- Install the software and log in to your Office 365 account.
- Select the EML files you want to import.
- Choose the Office 365 mailbox where you want to import the emails.
- Start the import process.
- Download: Available on the Kernel Data Recovery website.

Method 3: Use a Mail Client Like Windows Live Mail

If you have a mail client like Windows Live Mail, you can also use it as a middleman to move your EML files to Office 365:

1. Import EML Files to Windows Live Mail:
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Drag and drop your EML files into a folder within Windows Live Mail.

2. Configure Office 365 in Windows Live Mail:
- Add your Office 365 account to Windows Live Mail using IMAP settings.
- Create a folder within your Office 365 mailbox in Windows Live Mail.

3. Move Emails:
- Drag and drop the emails from the folder containing your EML files in Windows Live Mail to the folder you created within your Office 365 account.
- The emails will sync to your Office 365 mailbox.

Method 4: Manual Copying via IMAP (for Small Amounts of Data)

1. Set Up an Email Client (e.g., Thunderbird):
- Install and set up Thunderbird or another email client that supports EML.
- Configure your Office 365 account using IMAP settings.

2. Import EML Files into the Client:
- Drag and drop the EML files into the IMAP-configured folder in the email client.
- This will upload the EML files to the corresponding folder in your Office 365 mailbox.

Final Thoughts
These methods offer a range of solutions, depending on the tools available to you and the volume of EML files you need to import. For a one-time or small-scale import, using Outlook or a manual approach might be sufficient. For larger or more complex migrations, third-party tools provide a more streamlined and automated solution.