Migrating from iCloud Mail to OnePoundEmail

Overview

Transferring your emails from iCloud Mail to OnePoundEmail is easy using the IMAPSync plugin available inside your DirectAdmin control panel. This tool lets you securely copy emails from your iCloud Mail account into your OnePoundEmail mailbox with ease.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your OnePoundEmail Mailbox

• Create your email account in OnePoundEmail
• Log in to DirectAdmin and confirm it works

2. Generate an iCloud App-Specific Password

Apple requires app-specific passwords for third-party email tools:

• Go to https://appleid.apple.com
• Sign in and navigate to Sign-In and Security → App-Specific Passwords
• Click Generate Password, label it (e.g., “IMAPSync”), and copy it

3. Log into DirectAdmin

• Go to your hosting control panel
• Navigate to E-Mail Manager → IMAPSync Migrations

4. Begin IMAPSync Migration

On the IMPORT E-MAILS screen:

• Source (iCloud Mail):

  • Host: imap.mail.me.com
  • Port: 993
  • SSL: Enabled
  • User: Your full iCloud email (e.g., [email protected])
  • Password: Use the app-specific password from Step 2

• Destination (OnePoundEmail):

  • User: Your OnePoundEmail address
  • Password: Your OnePoundEmail password

Click START MIGRATION and let the process finish. Duration depends on mailbox size.

Best Practices

• Migrate one mailbox at a time
• Avoid migrating during peak hours
• Keep iCloud Mail active during the transfer

Troubleshooting Tips

Issue	Solution
Login or Auth Errors	Double-check email, and use app-specific password
No Connection	Confirm port 993 with SSL is used
Incomplete Migration	Retry later or divide large mailboxes into smaller sync batches

Post-Migration Steps

• Reconfigure your email apps to use OnePoundEmail settings
• If changing domain, update DNS: MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
• Keep iCloud active during a short overlap period

Need help? Contact our support team.