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Migrating large IMAP mailboxes without root access can be daunting, especially when dealing with gigabytes of webmail-only accounts. Manual methods using email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird are time-consuming and inefficient. A Perl-based tool offers a faster, more reliable solution for transferring mail between servers, even over slow connections.

Moving away from shared hosting platforms like Dreamhost can offer greater control over server configurations. Vesta Control Panel (VestaCP) provides a straightforward solution for setting up web and email services on a Debian 8 VPS. While its installation is simple and the interface user-friendly, configuring email—particularly with exim4, spamassassin, and clamav—may require additional adjustments to ensure proper functionality.