How to Migrate Amazon WorkMail to Microsoft 365?

  • July 23, 2026 12:17 AM PDT
    Many businesses are now looking to move from Amazon WorkMail to Microsoft 365 because Amazon Web Services has announced the official shutdown of Amazon WorkMail. They have stopped accepting new users, and after 31 March 2027, users will lose their data forever. This is the right time to upgrade your productivity tools; Microsoft 365 is always a better option. The reason is simple: Microsoft 365 offers better tools for teamwork, storage, and email management. However, moving mailboxes from one platform to another is not easy if you do it manually. You need to move emails, contacts, calendars, and other data without any data loss.
     
    Steps to Migrate Manually
    1. Export data from Amazon WorkMail using IMAP settings.
    2. Set up a Microsoft 365 account and create new mailboxes for each user.
    3. Use a mail client like Outlook to connect both accounts.
    4. Copy or move emails, contacts, and calendar items one by one.
    5. Check every mailbox after migration to confirm that nothing is missing.
    The manual method works fine if you have a small amount of data. However, when dealing with a large amount of data, the manual approach falls short. Manual methods require technical expertise and still have chances of data loss or corruption.
     
    A Simpler Way to Migrate
    Another option is to use a third-party tool, which eliminates all the manual steps. You can use the Shoviv Amazon WorkMail to Microsoft 365 Migration tool. This software is built to handle bulk migration with ease. It keeps your folder structure the same and moves emails, contacts, calendars, and tasks without any change in format. The tool also provides a detailed report after migration, so you know the exact status of each mailbox.
    Migrating from Amazon WorkMail to Microsoft 365 does not have to be stressful. With proper planning and the right tool, you can complete the migration without data loss or downtime. If you want a quick and reliable option, the Shoviv migration tool is worth trying.
  • July 23, 2026 1:11 AM PDT

    I'm Kamil Baber, and I think this is the ideal time for businesses using Amazon WorkMail to start planning their migration to Microsoft 365. With Amazon WorkMail approaching its end of service, delaying the move could increase the risk of data loss and unnecessary downtime. Microsoft 365 provides a more comprehensive collaboration ecosystem with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, making it a strong long-term solution. To ensure a smooth transition, I recommend using a reliable migration strategy or specialized migration tools to transfer emails, contacts, calendars, and other mailbox data securely while minimizing disruption to business operations.