Can a google mailing list be saved outside google
Yes, a Google mailing list can be saved outside of Google, but it may require some effort and technical expertise. Here are a few options:
- Exporting contacts: You can export your Google Contacts list to a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file, which can be imported into other email clients or services. To do this:
- Go to Google Contacts.
- Click on the "More" menu and select "Export".
- Choose the format as CSV (Comma Separated Values).
- Download the file.
- Using a third-party service: There are several third-party services that allow you to export your Google Contacts list, such as:
- Backupify: A cloud-based backup service that can export your Google Contacts to a CSV file.
- Spanning Cloud Apps: A cloud-based backup service that can export your Google Contacts to a CSV file.
- Zoho Mail: A cloud-based email service that allows you to import your Google Contacts.
- Using a script or API: You can use a script or API to extract your Google Contacts list and save it to an external database or file. For example:
- Google Apps Script: You can use Google Apps Script to extract your Google Contacts list and save it to a CSV file or a Google Sheets document.
- Google Contacts API: You can use the Google Contacts API to extract your Google Contacts list and save it to an external database or file.
- Migrating to another email client: If you want to switch to a different email client or service, you can migrate your Google Contacts list to that service. For example:
- Microsoft Outlook: You can import your Google Contacts list into Microsoft Outlook using the Outlook import tool.
- Mozilla Thunderbird: You can import your Google Contacts list into Mozilla Thunderbird using the Thunderbird import tool.
Keep in mind that some of these methods may require technical expertise, and you should ensure that you comply with Google's terms of service and any applicable data protection regulations when exporting your Google Contacts list.