Re: Moving mail between imap servers

[David Mann <manndmd@gmail.com>]

Alberto,

David Mann <manndmd@gmail.com> writes:

> Alberto,
>
> Alberto Luaces <aluaces@udc.es> writes:
>
>> David Mann writes:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I was wondering if it is possible to move a message from one imap server
>>> to another using gnus?  The specific use-case I am thinking of is as
>>> follows.  I have a private imap server and a Gmail account.  I would
>>> like to move some messages from the private account to a Gmail folder.
>>> This is possible using something like the Apple Mail app, but when I use
>>> gnus with Helm, the only folders shown as available to move mail to are
>>> on the same server.
>>>
>>> So is it possible to move mail between servers?
>>
>> I have been able to copy messages between different backends.  Do not be
>> surprised that some of them are not listed in the autocompletions; in my
>> experience, those shown are usually the more recently used.
>>
>> If you just type the complete name of the group, gnus will either do the
>> operation happily, or either ask you about the creation of a new group
>> if you happened to mistype its name.
>>
>> Nevertheless, for the first try I would *copy* rather to move you mails
>> just to be sure nothing is lost in the process.
>
> Thanks.  I will try this.
>
> David

And... It works!

David