How to use the command 'imapsync' (with examples)

The ‘imapsync’ command is an Email IMAP tool that allows you to sync, copy, and migrate email mailboxes between two IMAP servers. It is designed to be a one-way sync without duplicates, making it useful for transferring emails from one server to another.

Use case 1: Synchronize IMAP account between host1 and host2

Code:

imapsync --host1 host1 --user1 user1 --password1 secret1 --host2 host2 --user2 user2 --password2 secret2

Motivation: This use case is helpful if you want to synchronize an IMAP account between two different servers. For example, if you are changing email providers and want to transfer all your emails from the old server to the new one, you can use ‘imapsync’ to accomplish that.

Explanation:

• --host1 host1 specifies the hostname of the source IMAP server (e.g., oldserver.com)
• --user1 user1 specifies the username of the account on the source IMAP server (e.g., olduser)
• --password1 secret1 specifies the password for the account on the source IMAP server
• --host2 host2 specifies the hostname of the target IMAP server (e.g., newserver.com)
• --user2 user2 specifies the username of the account on the target IMAP server (e.g., newuser)
• --password2 secret2 specifies the password for the account on the target IMAP server

Example output: The ‘imapsync’ command will start syncing the mailboxes between host1 and host2. It will display progress information, such as the number of messages copied, the size of the transferred data, and any errors encountered during the process. Once the synchronization is complete, you can verify that the emails have been transferred successfully by logging into the target IMAP server and checking the mailbox.

Conclusion:

The ‘imapsync’ command is a powerful tool for synchronizing, copying, and migrating email mailboxes between two IMAP servers. It provides a straightforward way to transfer emails from one server to another without the risk of duplicates. Whether you are changing email providers or need to synchronize your emails across multiple servers, ‘imapsync’ can help you accomplish that task efficiently.