How to Move Shaw Webmail Data to Outlook? 2026 Guide
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Shaw Webmail – an ISP email service earlier operated by Shaw Communications Inc has been acquired by Rogers in 2026. Thus, users may prefer to move Shaw emails to Outlook – a standard desktop email client for continued local access – and avoid risk of losing data.
You can transfer email data from Shaw Webmail to new Outlook, Outlook 2024, 2021, and 2019 on Mac & Windows – either by directly connecting the account via IMAP and moving Shaw Webmail data to local Outlook files or folders for continued access, using the .tgz export feature of Shaw Webmail or to ease the process & ensure integrity using a dedicated tool. The guide contains step-by-step instructions for all methods.
Key Reasons to Move Shaw Webmail Data to Outlook
- New @shaw\.ca email creation has been discontinued. Thus, users move their data to Outlook to avoid loss even if the Shaw account is closed down or the user decided to move away from Shaw internet service.
- Legacy email infrastructure of Shaw Webmail as compared to Outlook – Outlook offers additional – data security, advanced email organization, and automation, etc.
- Shaw Mail’s strict 2 GB storage limit requires it to create frequent exports to an easily accessible destination like Outlook – to avoid running out of space and the risk of bouncing incoming messages.
Easiest & Quickest Way to Access Shaw Webmail Data in Outlook: BitRecover
BitRecover Email Backup Tool for Mac & Windows is secure software that lets you securely export Shaw Mail data in Outlook-compatible formats such as – PST, EML, MSG, OLM and access them in Outlook without worrying about complex IMAP settings.
“Provides permanent offline access to your Shaw Webmail data in Outlook desktop, ensuring your emails remain fully accessible even after canceling your service or losing server access”
Move 25 emails from Shaw(@shaw\.ca) account per folder to Outlook for free with preserved folder structure in 5 simple steps.
- Download the tool to backup Shaw’s emails to Outlook.
- From the Email Source choose “Shaw Mail” and enter your credentials.
- Select the folder to be exported from Shaw Webmail to Outlook.
- Choose PST (Outlook Data File) or EML as the saving data type from the dropdown.
- Finally, browse to the save location and click “Backup”.
The exported EML & PST for Shaws Mail can be directly opened with Outlook Classics but in order to access Shaw Mail PST in Outlook New you will require an Office 365 subscription.
Benefits of Using BitRecover Shaw Webmail to Outlook Migration Tool
- Generates UNICODE export of Shaw’s Mail email, accessible in all Classic/Legacy or New Outlook versions on Mac & Windows.
- No restriction on export size from Shaw to Outlook. You can export the entire 2 GB in one go from multiple accounts associated with a plan using batch mode.
- Preserves all Shaw Webmail data when exporting to Outlook including: emails, attachments, email header, metadata, inline images, “Exact Folder & Nested Folder Structure” etc.
- Move only selective & required emails from Shaw Mail to Outlook based on filters like Date Range, Sender & Receivers Address, Subject and remove unnecessary folders like Drafts, Spam, Deleted, other empty folders etc.
- Auto-Sync for Shaw Webmail to Outlook enables scheduled, automated updates. Its incremental sync engine processes only new or modified emails, saving bandwidth and preventing duplicate items without full re-exports.
Your data remains completely private during Shaw’s Mail to Outlook export. The tool is HIPAA, CCPA and GDPR compliant.
Method 2: Add Shaw Webmail to Outlook & Export Locally
By connecting Shaw accounts to Outlook you are creating a live sync. Here are the steps to follow:
- Go to File >> Account Info >> Add Account.
- Enter your Shaw Mail ID in Outlook.
- Now, enter Shaw’s official server settings:
- Incoming Server: imap.shaw\.ca | Port: 993 | Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Outgoing Server: mail.shaw\.ca | Port: 587 | Encryption: STARTTLS
- Let the emails from Shaw Mail get synced in Outlook.
>Note: At this stage if you lose access to account to the services shuts – you will also lose access to your emails. - Then, export Outlook emails to a PST file to keep a local copy that remains accessible even if you lose access to your Shaw Mail account or the service is discontinued.
Method 3: Manual Export From Shaw Webmail to Outlook New/Classic
Shaw Webmail offers you an in-built option to export emails in .tgz format – which contains .eml files when extracted that can be imported to access in Outlook Mac or Windows – New, Classic & Legacy.
- Log in to your Shaw Webmail account via (webmail.shaw\.ca).
- Go to Preferences on the top-right and then select Import/Export.
- Choose Export >> Account and then press the “Export” button.
- Get the .tgz file on your computer and extract data from the compressed version.
- Then, open the extracted Shaw Mail eml in Outlook.
Common Clients Based Queries
1. Can I use this solution to backup Shaw Webmail email folders in PST format?
Yes, you can create backup of Shaw Webmail account in PST, MBOX, PDF, EML, MSG, HTML, and many other formats via this approach. The only thing that you have to do is to set the ‘Select Saving Option’ as per your requirement.
2. Is the presence of MS Outlook software compulsory to run this approach?
No, the presence of Microsoft Outlook is not needed to run the migration product. But, if you want to open resultant PST file, Outlook application is needed.
3. Can Microsoft Outlook open files exported directly from Shaw Webmail?
Yes. Shaw Webmail can export account data in a .tgz file. The individual emails inside are formatted as, when extracted using a tool like 7-Zip.eml files Microsoft Outlook can open or import by drag-and-drop.
Time to Bind Up
If readers find this solution interesting, they can test the trial version of Shaw Webmail to Outlook migration tool. This edition enables customers to export only 25 emails from each folder. When you find this solution suitable for your purpose, you can go for its upgrade version to remove the free version’s limitations.
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