Cpanel export mail

To export mail from cPanel, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Using cPanel's built-in Export feature

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Click on the "Email" section and select "Email Accounts".
3. Click on the "Export" button next to the email account you want to export.
4. Choose the export format (e.g., EML, MBOX, or PST) and select the mailbox you want to export.
5. Click "Export" to download the exported mail files.

Method 2: Using the cpbackup command

1. Log in to your server via SSH.
2. Run the following command to export the mail files:

   cpbackup -e <email_account> -f <export_format> -d <destination_directory>

   Replace:

• <email_account> with the name of the email account you want to export.
• <export_format> with the desired export format (e.g., EML, MBOX, or PST).
• <destination_directory> with the directory where you want to save the exported files.

For example:

cpbackup -e [email protected] -f EML -d /backup/export

This command will export the mail files for the [email protected] email account in EML format and save them in the /backup/export directory.

Method 3: Using a third-party tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you export mail from cPanel, such as:

• Mail::Backup: A Perl script that can export mail files from cPanel.
• cPanel Mail Export: A tool that can export mail files from cPanel in various formats.

Please note that these methods may have limitations and may not work for all email accounts or export formats. It's always a good idea to test the export process before attempting to export large amounts of data.