Forwarding QQ Mail to Gmail | Generated by AI
Question: How can I automatically sync or forward emails from QQ Mail to Gmail so that new emails are sent to Gmail automatically?
Answer:
To automatically forward emails from QQ Mail to Gmail, you don’t need “sync” in the strict sense—you can simply set up auto-forwarding or let Gmail fetch your QQ emails via POP3/IMAP. Here are the two main approaches:
✅ Method 1: Set up Auto Forwarding in QQ Mail (Recommended)
This makes every incoming email automatically sent to your Gmail inbox.
Steps:
- Log in to QQ Mail: https://mail.qq.com
- Click Settings (设置) → Accounts (账户)
- Find Auto Forwarding (自动转发)
- Enable it and enter your Gmail address
- Confirm via verification email sent to Gmail
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(Optional) Choose whether to:
- Keep a copy in QQ Mail
- Delete after forwarding
Result:
- Every new email received in QQ Mail → instantly forwarded to Gmail
✅ Method 2: Use Gmail to Fetch QQ Mail (POP3)
Instead of pushing emails, Gmail will periodically pull emails from QQ.
Step 1: Enable POP3 in QQ Mail
- Go to QQ Mail → Settings → Accounts
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Enable:
- POP3/SMTP service
- Generate an authorization code (important: not your QQ password)
Step 2: Add QQ Mail in Gmail
- Open Gmail
- Click Settings → See all settings → Accounts and Import
- Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account
- Enter your QQ email (e.g. xxx@qq.com)
- Choose Import emails from my other account (POP3)
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Use these settings:
- Username: your QQ email
- Password: authorization code from QQ
- POP server:
pop.qq.com - Port:
995(SSL enabled)
Result:
- Gmail will periodically fetch emails from QQ (not instant, usually every few minutes)
⚖️ Which one should you choose?
| Method | Speed | Setup Difficulty | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Forwarding | Instant | Easy | High |
| Gmail POP3 Fetch | Delayed | Medium | Good |
👉 If you want real-time delivery → use forwarding 👉 If you want centralized control inside Gmail → use POP3
⚠️ Important Notes
- QQ Mail may occasionally flag forwarding as suspicious → ensure your account is verified
- Gmail might classify forwarded emails as spam → check spam folder initially
- For business use, consider using filters in Gmail to label QQ emails automatically
If you want, I can also show you how to:
- Send emails from Gmail using your QQ address (SMTP setup)
- Or sync both ways (more advanced setup)
Just tell me 👍