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Written By Milan Kumar 
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Updated on October 25th, 2025 
Client Case:
Our remote sales team uses various email clients; some use Thunderbird, others use Windows Mail. And they all save important customer interactions as EML files for record-keeping. Therefore, we are planning to centralize our email infrastructure on cPanel. Thus, we need a way for team members to upload their locally saved EML archives to the server. The problem is that cPanel’s webmail interface doesn’t natively support EML imports. Plus, our non-technical sales staff couldn’t handle complex IMAP configurations. We require a simple, user-friendly process to import EML to cPanel mailboxes.
— Sarah Okonkwo, Sales Operations Manager
Although the EML file format is one of the best ways to store your different mail data. However, it becomes very hectic to open different files from them at once. Therefore, many businesses and personnel migrate their EML files to cPanel. Below here we are mentioning the top reasons to move to cPanel.
These are a few benefits users get when they transfer their EML data to cPanel.
This section will cover several reliable techniques to move EML files to cPanel. You can opt as per your technical expertise, volume of emails, and specific requirements.
As there is no direct way to import to cPanel, we will use Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook as a bridge. This will help to connect EML files and cPanel’s IMAP server.
Although this method is best for individual users. However, it is very time-consuming for batch conversion.
Some cPanel webmail (Horde or RoundCube) interfaces support direct EML file uploads, though functionality varies by webmail application.
 
 
 
By following the above steps, you have imported your EML data to cPanel. This is a quick solution for a small import. However, this method only works with RoundCube & Horde webmail. Moreover, not all webmail clients support EML import. Plus, this method can be slow for multiple files.
Users with Linux SSH access to their cPanel server can directly use the command line to inject EML files into mailboxes.
With this, you can easily import EML to cPanel. However, this method requires SSH access and Linux knowledge. Plus, there is a risk of errors without proper expertise. Alongside, it is not suitable for shared hosting users & there is no graphical interface.
To migrate EML files without data loss & with attachments, the best way is to use the CloudXena EML Converter tool. It converts EML files into compatible formats that can be easily imported to cPanel/IMAP-based webmail as EML to OFT and other formats. Follow these steps
 
 
 
 
 
 
Now you have imported all the EML files directly to cPanel. This tool provides multiple features to help you with the migration. Plus, users can directly import all the EML files to multiple email clients, such as EML to Outlook 365 and many others.
Ans. No, there is no size limitation while importing EML to cPanel with any method. However, with the Manual approach, users can upload one file at a time. On the other hand, the CloudXena EML Converter Tool provides you with an error-free EML file migration to many file formats with email clients.
Ans.  Yes, absolutely. You can import EML files to cPanel with the CloudXena EML Converter Tool.
About The Author:
Milan Kumar Vishvas is a seasoned content writer with expertise in creating SEO-friendly, engaging, and insightful content across industries, including IT, SaaS, and finance. With years of experience in copywriting, recruitment, and digital branding, Milan specializes in simplifying complex concepts into clear, impactful narratives that connect with readers. When not writing or strategizing, he is passionate about exploring new trends in technology, digital marketing, and workplace culture. Milan firmly believes in the power of words to inform, inspire, and transform businesses.
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