---
title: How Long Does an Email Migration Take?
description: "Find out how long an email migration takes on StackCP. Typically, it takes about 30 minutes for an average-sized mailbox. Learn more about the process and tips for a smooth migration."
url: "https://cpcloudhosting.com/knowledgebase/how-long-does-an-email-migration-take/"
updated: "2024-08-15"
category: Email Hosting
tags:
  - Email Hosting
  - Migration
  - Web Hosting
---

# How Long Does an Email Migration Take?

# Email Migrations

Email migrations on StackCP typically take about 30 minutes to complete. However, the exact duration can vary depending on the size of the original mailbox being migrated.

#### Average Time for Different Mailbox Sizes

- **1-2 GB Mailbox**:
  - For an average-sized mailbox of 1-2 GB, the migration process generally takes around 30 minutes.

#### Factors Affecting Migration Time

1. **Mailbox Size**:
   - Larger mailboxes will take longer to migrate compared to smaller ones.
2. **Network Speed**:
   - The speed of your internet connection can also impact the time taken for the migration.
3. **Server Load**:
   - The current load on both the source and destination servers can affect migration time.

#### Tips to Ensure a Smooth Migration

- **Prepare Your Mailboxes**:
  - Ensure that all mailboxes are set up in StackCP using the same passwords as the original mailboxes.
- **Verify Credentials**:
  - Double-check the login credentials for the original mailboxes to avoid any delays.
- **Monitor Progress**:
  - Use the Email Migration tool within StackCP to monitor the status of your migration.

#### Steps to Perform an Email Migration

1. **Login to StackCP**:
   - Access your StackCP account and log in.
2. **Select Email Migration Tool**:
   - Go to Manage Hosting > Options / Manage > Email Migration.
3. **Enter Credentials**:
   - Input the hostname, username, and password of the mailbox you are migrating.
4. **Start Sync**:
   - Click Sync to start the migration process.

#### Post-Migration Check

- **Verify Emails**:
  - Once the migration is complete, check the migrated mailbox to ensure all emails have been transferred.
- **Re-sync if Necessary**:
  - If any emails are missing, you can re-run the migration tool to ensure all data is copied over.