Can we backup mail from gmail before deleting

Yes, you can backup your Gmail emails before deleting them. Here are a few methods to do so:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature

Gmail allows you to export your emails in a few formats, including:

  1. MBOX: A text-based format that can be imported into other email clients.
  2. EML: A format that can be imported into other email clients.
  3. PDF: A format that allows you to save your emails as a PDF document.

To export your emails:

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Export your data" section.
  5. Click on the "Export" button next to the format you want to use (MBOX, EML, or PDF).
  6. Choose the emails you want to export (e.g., all emails, a specific label, or a specific date range).
  7. Click on the "Export" button to download the emails.

Method 2: Using a third-party email client

You can also use a third-party email client, such as:

  1. Microsoft Outlook: You can set up your Gmail account in Outlook and export your emails to a PST file.
  2. Mozilla Thunderbird: You can set up your Gmail account in Thunderbird and export your emails to an MBOX file.
  3. Sanebox: A third-party email client that allows you to export your Gmail emails to a variety of formats, including MBOX, EML, and PDF.

Method 3: Using a backup service

There are several backup services that allow you to backup your Gmail emails, such as:

  1. Backupify: A cloud-based backup service that allows you to backup your Gmail emails to a secure cloud storage.
  2. Spanning Cloud Apps: A cloud-based backup service that allows you to backup your Gmail emails to a secure cloud storage.
  3. Gmail Backup: A free online service that allows you to backup your Gmail emails to a secure cloud storage.

Before deleting your emails, make sure to backup your emails using one of these methods to ensure that you have a copy of your emails in case you need them later.