How to switch from Gmail to Outlook.com – How to move from Gmail to Outlook.com – Easiest way to transfer Gmail to Outlook.com

So, you’re on Gmail like the rest of the world.  But, you’ve been there, tried that, and now want to move onto something else.  You tried the labels, the slick interface, and maybe even the Google Plus interface.  You’re not impressed and you’d like to move over to Outlook.com from Gmail.  More folders, more organization, and more peace of mind.

No worries, here’s the easiest way how to move from Gmail to Outlook.com:

1. Open up Outlook.com.
2. Click on the gear icon->More mail settings->Managing your account->Import e-mail accounts->Google
3. From the import email account page, click: Options and decide if you want to import into new or existing folders.
4. When prompted, authorize Outlook.com to access your Gmail account.