Guide to Export Yandex Mail to Office 365, Gmail and Others

Updated On - November 22, 2025 by Nasir Khan | Reading Time: 5 minutes

We all know that email plays an important role in both personal and professional communication. Yandex Mail, one of the most popular email services, offers users a free and reliable platform to manage their emails, manage contacts, and much more. However, situations often arise where users want to export their Yandex Mail data for backup, migration, or other reasons.

In this article, we will explore why users export Yandex emails, methods to export them, and some common frequently asked questions in the minds of users who export Yandex Mail.

Let’s Explore Why Users Export Yandex Mail:

Here are the common reasons why users choose to export their Yandex Mail data. However, the reason may vary from person to person.

• Data Backup: To protect important emails from accidental deletion or hacking.
• Migrating to Another Platform: To move emails from Yandex Mail to another service like Gmail, Outlook, or Office 365.
• Offline Access: To keep emails stored locally on a computer for offline use.
• To Maintain Storage Space: We all know that storage in the cloud costs, hence, to reduce the price or to manage the storage, users also do archiving.

Methods to Export Yandex Mail to Various Targets

There are mainly two methodologies to export Yandex Mail. Below, we cover both manual and automated professional methods.

Manual Methods for Exporting Yandex Emails

1) Manual Method to Export Yandex Mail to Gmail Account

• Firstly, open your target Gmail account where you want to get the Yandex email data.
• Click on the Gear icon to proceed to the “See All Settings” menu.
• A new window will pop up; go to Account & Import.
• Under this, navigate to the ‘Import Mail & Contacts’.
• Enter your Yadex email address from where you want to export the mailbox data.
• Now make selections for the emails and contacts that you want to export.

2) Manual Way to Migrate Yandex Mail to Office 365

Export Yandex to Office 365 Using Outlook:

Phase1: Connect Yandex to Outlook

• Open Outlook and click on the “File” tab, and go to the Add Account.
• Navigate to manually configure server settings or addition server types.
• Here, you have to enter the Yandex account credentials.
• Enter Incoming Mail Server: imap.yandex.com. Port: 993
• Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.yandex.com. Port: 465
• Click on Next to finish.

Phase2: Export Data in PST File Format

• Open Outlook, go to the File tab, then navigate to Open& Export >> Import/Export.
• From the Import and Export Wizard, select Export to file and click Next.
• Make a selection for the Outlook data file (.pst) and click Next.
• Select the folders that you want to export and click Next.
• Now browse the location in your local system where you want to save the resultant PST file.
• Finally, click on the Finish.

Phase3: PST to Office 365 Export

• Open your Outlook with a configured Office 365 account.
• File >> Open & Export >> Import/Export.
• Import from another program or file and click Next.
• Select Outlook Data File (.pst) as the file type and click Next.
• Now browse the newly created PST file having the Yandex Mail data.
• Moreover, select the “Replace duplicates with items imported” and click Next.
• Check the “include subfolders” box and make a selection for the folder to import items into.
• Finally, click on the Finish.

You can also use the Network Upload Method to export in Office 365.

By following all steps of the above-explained three phases, you will be able to export Yandex to Office 365 to some extent.

3) Manually Export Yandex Mail to Thunderbird MBOX

• Firstly, open Thunderbird.
• Add a new account and enter your Yandex Mail credentials.
• Use these Yandex IMAP settings.
• Incoming server (IMAP): imap.yandex.com, Port: 993, SSL: Yes
• Outgoing server (SMTP): smtp.yandex.com, Port: 465, SSL: Yes
• Once synced, export the mailbox:
• In Thunderbird → Export to MBOX

Drawbacks and Limitations of the Manual Approach

Here are various limitations associated with manual approaches hence it is recommended to be aware of these shortcomings.

• Technical Complexity: Manually configuring IMAP/SMTP settings can be challenging for non-technical users.
• Risk of Data Loss: By exporting using the manual method, you may lose the hierarchy and structure of your folders.
• High Time Consumption: The process requires waiting for emails to sync and then export, which can take many hours for large mailboxes.

Method 2: Professionally Export Yandex Mail to Various Targets

Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool is a professional tool that allows users to transfer all emails from Yandex Mail to Gmail,AOL, Yahoo Mail, Office 365, Zoho Mail, etc. You can complete this export task efficiently and effortlessly by following just a few steps.
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• Step1: Firstly, install and launch the Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool on your system.
• Step2: Now, enter the login credentials of Yandex Mail to connect it.
• Step3: Here, you can preview the files and folder details per your requirements.’
• Step4: Now, select the destination, and if it is a server, enter the destination account credentials.
• Step5: Now, click on the Convert Now to start the email exporting.

Soon, all your Yandex Mail emails will be exported.

Key Features Offered by the Regain Yandex Mail Export Tool:

• The Regain Yandex Migration Tool supports all IMAP-enabled email clients like Gmail, Zoho Mail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook, etc.
• This tool gives users the option to preview emails before exporting them.
• Users can save their Yandex emails into PST, MBOX, EML,EMLX,vCal, vCard, PDF, and MSG formats.
• The Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool maintains folder hierarchy and email structure after the export process.
• This software facilitates users exporting from Yandex Mail to Office 365 and Exchange On-Premises.
• The Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool offers a free demo version of the software to check its compatibility.

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Gist of the Blog:

Exporting Yandex Mail may seem challenging, but with the right method, it’s manageable. For users who want a quick, error-free, and complete solution, the Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool is the best choice. This software not only saves time but also preserves the originality of your mailbox, including folder structure, metadata, and attachments. Try this utility for free before purchasing the license.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What if I have thousands of emails in my Yandex Mail?

A. Manual methods will be slow and error-prone for large mailboxes. In such cases, it’s recommended to use the Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool for multiple emails.

Q. Is there a risk of data loss during manual exportation?

A. Yes. Incorrect configuration or large mailbox export can result in losing emails or corrupted files.

Q. Can I export multiple Yandex mailboxes to Gmail?

A. Yes, you can easily export multiple Yandex mailboxes to Gmail with the help of this Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool. There is no such restriction with this professional utility.

Q. Will I have the option to preview the mailbox before export?

A. Yes, the Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool comes with a high-quality preview facility. So that users are assured whether the data they are exporting is completely accurate or not.

Q. Where can I get information about the Regain Yandex Backup and Migration Tool if there will be a need?

A. If you have any questions about this tool, you can get information from our support team at support@regainsoftware.com, and that too is free of cost.