How to Merge Two or More Gmail Accounts into One: 2 Methods

You may need to merge your Gmail accounts into one inbox to avoid switching between the accounts. Or you may want to get rid of the Gmail accounts that you are no longer using and save their emails to your primary account.

If this sounds like something that you are thinking about, you're probably asking yourself: "Can you combine all Gmail accounts into one?"

Unfortunately, Gmail does not offer the functionality to merge two Google email accounts and keep only one address.

However, depending on your goals, you can choose one of the following options:

• Option 1. Merge the Gmail emails from two accounts and delete the unwanted email address. You can consider this option if you have multiple Gmail accounts but are actively using only one of them. Using this method, you will consolidate the contents of multiple Gmail accounts into one of them by copying emails from one Gmail account into the other.
• Option 2. Add your secondary accounts to your primary account. This will join your Gmail accounts and you will be able to receive and send messages from one account. But you will still have multiple accounts, each with their own credentials.

In this article, we'll provide you with easy-to-follow instructions for each of these options.

Table of contents

• How to Merge Two or More Gmail Accounts into One: 2 Methods
• Option 1: Merge two Gmail accounts into one inbox by copying emails into one account
• How to merge emails automatically using VaultMe
• How to link Gmail accounts by copying emails manually
• Option 2: Add secondary Gmail accounts to the primary account
• Frequently asked questions about merging Gmail accounts
• Conclusion

Option 1: Merge two Gmail accounts into one inbox by copying emails into one account

There are two ways to copy emails from secondary Gmail addresses into your primary Gmail account: the automatic method and the manual process.

We start with the automatic option because it is easier to use and it will save you hours of your time. The manual option involves installing additional software and has a number of other limitations, but some owners of small accounts may see value in it.

How to merge emails automatically using VaultMe

VaultMe is a secure online application for copying emails between online accounts. Using VaultMe, you will be able to combine old emails from one or several Gmail accounts with the emails in your primary account.

Here's why we recommend VaultMe for Gmail migrations:

• The app provides precise results (it copies the formatting, the read/unread status, and attachments of all email messages)
• It saves the label organization of the copied Gmail account so that all your emails will stay organized
• VaultMe runs migrations online (you can power off your computer once the copying process begins)
• The app consolidates Gmail emails from two accounts automatically and requires no manual work
• VaultMe takes only a couple of minutes to set up and requires no technical knowledge
• VaultMe has made lots of people happy — and you should read our reviews!

While it's a paid service, you may need to pay more in time and effort to copy your emails manually "for free."

How to link Gmail accounts by copying emails manually

To copy your Gmail emails from one account to another manually, youneed to install a third-party email app (such as Thunderbird or Outlook) on your computer. You will be able to access your copied emails in your primary Gmail account even if you uninstall the email app after you've finished.

But there are things you should consider before you start copying the emails manually:

• You will need to have enough free storage space on your hard drive for a temporary copy of your secondary Gmail account
• Depending on the size of your secondary Gmail account, manual export and import may take up to several days (and in some cases even weeks)
• Manual migration is often unreliable and some files are frequently lost during the copying process. The accuracy of the export and import may be affected by disruptions to power supply and broadband connection
• The copying process may slow down the work of your computer and increase power consumption

After you've finished copying your emails from the secondary accounts into the primary one, you can delete the unneeded Gmail accounts.

Remember that deleting a Gmail account will erase all data that is associated with it, including any Drive files, contacts, and calendars that are associated with this email address. Make sure you save any valuable content before you proceed.

Option 2: Add secondary Gmail accounts to the primary account

This option will allow you to send and receive email from your secondary Gmail accounts in your primary account.

First, you will need to set forwarding rules in your secondary email account so that all incoming messages land in your primary account's inbox.

Once you've set up forwarding, you will need to add your secondary email address as a sending address in the primary account.

Using this method, you will join your two Gmail accounts for sending and receiving emails, but each of the accounts will have their own inboxes and storage quotas.

Frequently asked questions about merging Gmail accounts

1. Can I merge two Gmail accounts into one?

   It is not possible to merge two Gmail accounts at this time. You can, however, transfer your emails from one account into the other and set up email forwarding in the secondary account. This will not link your Gmail accounts, so if you decide to delete your secondary account, the primary account will not be affected.

2. What happens to my Google Drive files and documents when I combine Gmail accounts?

   Google Drive files can be transferred to another account as well when you join your Gmail accounts. However, you can choose to not copy the documents from one account into the other if you intend to keep both email addresses.

3. Is it possible to merge a G Suite (Google Workspace) account with a personal Gmail account?

   Yes, it's possible to transfer data between these types of accounts. Use the instructions provided in this article above.

4. Can I transfer my contacts from one Gmail account to another?

   If you migrate your Gmail email using VaultMe, you will be able to include contacts in the migration, and they will be copied together with the emails. In the case of a manual migration, contacts will have to be copied separately.

Conclusion

If you wish to combine your accounts in Google's Gmail, first you should consider what you want to achieve. This will define your choice of the merging method.

While Gmail does not provide a built-in feature for merging multiple accounts and keeping one address, there are other options. Whether you choose to consolidate your Gmail accounts by copying emails from different Gmail accounts into one or opt to forward emails from secondary accounts to your primary one, this article has outlined step-by-step instructions to help you achieve your goal.

Ultimately, the choice between these methods depends on your specific needs and preferences. Automatic copying is efficient as it preserves labels and saves time, while manual copying, though less reliable, can still be a viable option if you have the patience and enough hard drive storage. Adding secondary accounts to your primary account for email forwarding is another convenient way to centralize your email communication.

If you'd prefer to combine emails automatically, we recommend that you copy your Gmail emails to another account using VaultMe. VaultMe is quick, easy to use, and reliable.

If you decide to add secondary accounts to Gmail, you will be able to access email from all your accounts in one place, but you'll still have multiple accounts and multiple credentials.