How to back up mailbox on mail

Backing up your mailbox on Mail (the default email client on macOS) is an important step to ensure that your emails are safe in case something goes wrong. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using the built-in Mail backup feature

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account you want to back up from the list on the left.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  6. Click on the "Backup" button.
  7. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive or a cloud storage service like Dropbox or Google Drive).
  8. Click "Save" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using the Terminal command

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: mbsync -a -c
  3. This command will back up all your Mail accounts to the default backup location (~/Library/Mail/Backups).

Method 3: Using a third-party backup app

There are many third-party backup apps available that can help you back up your Mail mailbox, such as:

To back up your Mail mailbox using a third-party app, follow these general steps:

  1. Download and install the backup app on your Mac.
  2. Launch the app and select the Mail mailbox as the source.
  3. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive or a cloud storage service).
  4. Configure the backup settings as desired (e.g., schedule backups, set a backup frequency).
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Remember to always keep a copy of your backup file in a safe location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service, to ensure that your emails are safe in case something goes wrong.