Email Migration questions usually focus on migration time, whether new mail keeps working during migration, and whether original mailbox data remains available; this section includes 3 common questions and a 4-term glossary.
FAQ
How long does Email Migration take?
- The total migration time depends on the number of emails and the size of the emails in the source mailbox.
- Larger historical mail volumes usually require more time.
- After the task starts, review progress based on the actual migration status.
Can users still send and receive new email during migration?
- Yes. The migration process does not affect normal sending and receiving of new email.
- Team members can continue daily email communication during migration.
- Admins can run the migration task without interrupting new mail traffic.
Does the original mailbox still keep its email after migration is complete?
- The migration process copies email from the original mailbox to the new mailbox.
- The original mailbox data is not removed by this migration task.
- After completion, you can check both the original mailbox and the new mailbox.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Email Migration | The admin process used to move historical email data from an organization’s previous mail service to WPS Mail. |
| Migration domain | The target mailbox domain used for the migration task. |
| Scope | The set of mailboxes covered by the migration task, such as all existing mailboxes, part of the existing mailboxes, or newly assigned mailboxes. |
| Source incoming mail server | The server information used to connect to the original mail service for receiving mailbox data. |