Backup mail app windows 10

There are several ways to backup your mail app on Windows 10, depending on the type of account you're using and the level of backup you want to achieve. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Backup using Windows Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner to open the menu.
  3. Click on "Settings" (or press Ctrl + Shift + S).
  4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  5. Click on the account you want to backup (e.g. Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
  6. Click on "Manage" next to "Account settings".
  7. Click on "Export" to export your account settings and emails.

Method 2: Backup using Windows File Explorer

  1. Open File Explorer on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState
  3. Look for the following folders: Emails, Settings, and SyncData.
  4. Copy these folders to an external hard drive, cloud storage service, or another location.

Method 3: Backup using Outlook

If you're using Outlook as your email client, you can backup your emails and settings using the built-in backup feature:

  1. Open Outlook on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on "File" > "Options" > "Advanced".
  3. Click on "Export" and select "Export to a file".
  4. Choose the type of data you want to backup (e.g. emails, contacts, etc.).
  5. Select a location to save the backup file.

Method 4: Backup using a third-party backup software

There are many third-party backup software available that can backup your Windows 10 device, including your email app. Some popular options include:

These software can backup your entire device, including your email app, and store the backup in an external location.

Remember to always backup your email app regularly to prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.