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How do you import Mbox files back into evolution?

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John Leach (johnleach) said : 		#1

To export to an mbox file:
 * Open the folder in Evolution
 * Select Edit -> Select All from the menu
 * Select File -> Save As... from the menu
 * Choose the location and filename. Click OK.

To import from an mbox file:
 * Select File -> Import from the menu.
 * You get "Evolution Import Assistant". Click Forward
 * Select option "Import a single file"
 * Click the Browse... button and find the mbox you want to import. Click OK
 * It should detect it as "Berkeley Mailbox (mbox)". Click Forward
 * Choose which mail folder you want the mbox imported into (Destination folder). Click Forward
 * Click Import

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John (jevans) said : 		#2

Thank you, your suggestion helped out alot!