Plan your move away from Gmail
Select the Google services you currently rely on to get a custom migration checklist. Your choices are stored locally in your browser: 100% private, with no sign-up needed.
1Where are you moving to?
2What do you use Gmail for?
Select everything you currently use. We’ll build a clear checklist tailored to what you need to move.
3Your moving checklist
Good to know
Do I have to delete my Google account?
No. You can leave Gmail dormant while keeping your overarching Google account active. Google Drive, Photos, YouTube and any Google Play purchases will carry on working exactly as normal.
Will I miss emails while I move?
Not if you enable automatic forwarding. Any new messages landing in Gmail will route directly to your new inbox while you transition. Just remember to check your Gmail spam folder every couple of weeks, as Google doesn't forward anything flagged as junk.
How long does it take?
Setting up takes an afternoon; notifying everyone takes a few months. Copying your messages and folders usually finishes within a few hours. Transitioning all your sign-ins takes longer, but keeping forwarding active for three to six months comfortably catches stragglers.
Ready to begin? Choose your destination in my step-by-step switching guides.