Lotus Notes Connector Configuration
Configure the Lotus Notes Connector to migrate mail from IBM Domino to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
Overview
The Lotus Notes Connector enables migration of email, calendar, contacts, and other mailbox data from IBM Lotus Notes/Domino to cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
Source
Target
How It Works
The Lotus Notes migration uses an on-premises agent that communicates securely with the Cloudiway platform.
Architecture Overview
Domino Server
On-Prem Agent
Cloudiway
Target Cloud
Security Note
The Cloudiway platform never initiates connections to your local environment. The on-premises agent periodically checks for pending tasks, ensuring your network security policies are maintained.
Job Types
Pull Jobs
Extract user and group lists from the local directory and upload to the Cloudiway platform.
Push Jobs
Retrieve pending changes from the platform and apply them locally (mailbox data extraction).
Connector Setup
Step 1: Create the Connector
- 1 Log into the Cloudiway portal
- 2 Navigate to Connectors in the left menu
- 3 Click NEW to create a new connector
- 4 Select LotusNotes under the Mail Product section
Step 2: Configure Settings
Server Name
Enter your Domino server name. This field is case-insensitive.
Step 3: Complete Setup
- 1 Click NEXT to proceed
- 2 Review your settings
- 3 Click COMPLETE to finalize the connector
Agent Installation
After creating the connector, install the on-premises agent on a workstation with access to the Domino server.
Prerequisites
- Windows workstation
- Lotus Notes client version 8.0 or higher
- Network access to Domino server
- Internet access to Cloudiway servers
Installation Steps
- 1 Download the agent installer and configuration file from the Cloudiway portal
- 2 Extract the files to a local directory
- 3 Install LotusNotesAgent.exe on the workstation
- 4 Verify the configuration file contains the correct settings
Configuration File Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| AliasDns | https://newapi.cloudiway.com |
| Name | Your connector name |
| Token | Personal access token (see below) |
Authentication Setup
The agent requires a Personal Access Token to authenticate with the Cloudiway platform.
Generate Personal Access Token
- 1 Log into the Cloudiway portal
- 2 Navigate to Account Name → APIs
- 3 Generate a new Personal Access Token
- 4 Enable the Lotus Notes permission for the token
- 5 Copy the token value into the agent configuration file
Notes Client Setup
- 1 Open the Lotus Notes client with an ID that has full mailbox access
- 2 Close the Notes client
The agent uses the last logged-in Notes identity to connect to Domino.
Access Requirements
The Notes ID used must have full access to all mailboxes being migrated. Typically, this is an administrator ID with ACL rights to all mail databases.