How to Add iCloud Email to Gmail Account? Top Best Solution

Are you looking for methods to add iCloud email to Gmail account? And you don’t know the right methods to accomplish the process? If yes, then you are on the right blog, here we will provide you the manual methods and alternate solutions using which you will be able to add iCloud email to Gmail account very easily if you do not skip any step.

We all know that Gmail is the best email client provider for all Mac & Windows users. Because it provides 15 GB of storage space with multiple apps for free to organize work efficiently. On the other hand, iCloud is also a web-based service for iPhone and MacOS users. And it gives you only 5 GB of storage space for free.

Due to advanced features and more storage space, all users prefer Gmail over iCloud. However transferring data from one to another platform is not an easy task, especially when we are doing it manually.

So don’t worry, in this write-up, we are going to provide all the best methods to add iCloud email to Gmail with contacts. All the information and working steps are given below:

Comparison Between iCloud Mail and Gmail

	Gmail	iCloud
Type of Service	Google provides an independent email service. Available via a web app, mobile applications (iOS/Android), or email clients like Outlook.	Part of Apple’s iCloud suite, primarily designed for use with Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac).
User Experience	Offers a clean, web-based interface with powerful organization tools like labels and filters.	Provides a familiar feel for Apple users, seamlessly integrating with other Apple products on Mac and iOS devices.
Storage	The free tier grants a generous 15GB of storage, shared with Google Drive and Photos. Paid plans start at $5/month for 100GB.	The free tier offers a meager 5GB, shared with iCloud backups and Photos. Paid plans begin at $0.99/month for 50GB.
Features	Boasts advanced search functionality, robust spam filtering, and deep integration with Google Workspace apps (Docs, Sheets, etc.).	Offers limited features compared to Gmail. Integrates with Apple’s iWork suite (Pages, Numbers)
Security	Employs robust security measures, including two-factor authentication and spam filters.	It utilizes Apple’s security measures and also features two-factor authentication.
Compatibility	Works flawlessly across all devices and operating systems (web browser, mobile apps).	Primarily functions on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). While it can be configured with other email clients, the experience may be challenging.
Integration	Integrates seamlessly with other Google services like Calendar, Drive, and Docs, creating a powerful productivity suite.	Offers tight integration within the Apple ecosystem (iCloud, Photos, iWork).

How to Transfer Emails from iCloud to Gmail Manually?

Before you can add iCloud email to Gmail account, you’ll need to collect some iCloud security data. Such as the iCloud email client’s email address, app-specific password, and incoming and outgoing server setting information. If you do not have any of this information, then collect it first and only then follow the steps given below.

How to Get iCloud App Specific Passwords?

This is the common procedure before starting the steps. So, make your app password of iCloud account for safe configuration:

1. Go to your Apple ID account page (https://appleid.apple.com/).
2. Sign in with your “Apple ID” credentials.
3. Navigate to the “App-Specific Password” option.
4. Under App-Specific Passwords, click “Generate Password”.
5. Give your password a memorable label (e.g., “Gmail”) and click “Create”.
6. Copy the generated password.

How to Add iCloud Email to Gmail Account?

1. Open Gmail and log in to your account.
2. Click the “Settings” icon (Gear icon) in the top right corner.

   

3. Select the “See All Settings” option.

   

4. Click on the “Accounts and Import” tab.

   

5. In the “Send Mail As” section, locate “Add Another Email Address”.
6. Enter your iCloud email address and click “Next”.

   

7. Back in Gmail settings, under POP3 settings, paste the copied App-Specific Password into the Password field.
   • Incoming Server (POP3): Leave the default settings (usually [invalid URL removed]).
   • Port: The standard port for iCloud POP3 is usually 993.
8. Optional: If you want to send emails using your iCloud address through Gmail, configure the SMTP Server settings:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.mail.me.com
   • Port: 587
   • Require SSL/TLS: Select this option for secure communication.
   • Username: Enter your iCloud email address again.
   • Password: Use the same App-Specific Password you created earlier.
9. Click “Add Account” to add iCloud email to Gmail account.

How to Add iCloud Email to Gmail App?

1. Open the Gmail app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Select “Add Another Account”.
4. If you see iCloud as an option, tap it. Otherwise, choose “Other”.
5. Enter your iCloud email address and tap “Next”.
6. You’ll need to enter the App-Specific Password you created earlier.
7. The app might prompt you to configure server settings. If so, refer to the details mentioned above (web browser instructions) for POP3 and optional SMTP configurations.
8. Tap “Next” to proceed.
9. Choose a display name for emails sent from your iCloud address and tap “Next”.

Transfer iCloud Contacts to Gmail Account

1. Go to iCloud in your web browser and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Click on “Contacts”.

   

3. Select the contacts you want to export (hold down the Command key for multiple selections) or choose all contacts (press Command + A).
4. Click the “Settings” icon (Gear icon) in the bottom left corner.
5. Select the “Export vCard” option to add iCloud email to Gmail account.

   

6. Choose a location on your computer to save the downloaded file (usually a .vcf file).

   

Import the Resultant File to Gmail

1. Go to Google Contacts and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on “Import” from the left-side menu.
3. Select “Choose” file and browse to the location where you saved the .vcf file from iCloud.
4. Click the “Import” icon.

Prerequisites Before Using Software

Before starting the software, you will need to create an app password for both iCloud and Gmail email clients. We have explained the process of creating an app password in iCloud in the above article. The process of creating a password in Gmail is mentioned in the video below.

Guide How to Add iCloud Email to Gmail with Complete Steps

1. Firstly, Download, install, and start the software on any system.

   

2. After that, select the “iCloud” option from all the left-side lists.
3. Now, enter the “Apple ID” and “App-Specific Password” and then tap “Login”.

   

4. Thereafter, select the required folder of the email account (this is optional).

   

5. Now, choose the “Gmail” option from all the drop-down menus.

   

6. Finally, enter the Gmail email address and app password (you created previously) and then click the “Backup” button.

   

7. Now, the software will start the process to add iCloud email to Gmail account.

   

Note: This process will be the same whether you have a Mac system or you have a Windows system. You can download the software according to your system from the button given above. After that follow the steps given below without skipping.

Conclusion

In this article, we learned how to add iCloud email to Gmail account. To complete this process, we have included in this article every information that you may need. In this we have provided you with a manual solution, if you follow it without skipping any step then you can complete this task without any problem.

If any error is showing in your process or you do not have any technical knowledge at all, then you can also use professional tools. With the professional tool, you will be able to transfer emails from iCloud to Gmail.

Also Checkout:

• How to Transfer Emails from iCloud to Yahoo Mail?
• How to Add iCloud Email to Outlook?