How to backup contacts on mail

Backing up your contacts on Gmail is a great way to ensure that your important contact information is safe and easily recoverable in case something happens to your account. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Export Contacts from Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
5. Click on the "Export" button next to "Contacts".
6. Choose the format you want to export your contacts in (e.g. CSV, vCard, or Outlook CSV).
7. Click on the "Export" button to download your contacts.

Method 2: Use Google Takeout

1. Go to the Google Takeout website.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Select "Deselect all" to start with a blank slate.
4. Scroll down to the "Contacts" section and select the checkbox next to it.
5. Choose the format you want to export your contacts in (e.g. CSV, vCard, or Outlook CSV).
6. Click on the "Next" button.
7. Choose how you want to receive your export (e.g. via email or download).
8. Click on the "Create export" button.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party App

There are many third-party apps and services that allow you to backup your Gmail contacts, such as:

• Backupify: A popular backup service that supports Gmail contacts.
• Spanning Cloud Apps: A cloud-based backup service that supports Gmail contacts.
• Synchronize: A free app that allows you to backup your Gmail contacts to your computer or cloud storage.

Tips and Variations

• You can also backup your contacts using the Gmail app on your mobile device.
• If you have multiple Gmail accounts, you'll need to export contacts from each account separately.
• You can also use the "Contacts" feature in Google Drive to backup your contacts.
• If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook, you may be able to backup your contacts using that client's built-in features.

Remember to always keep a backup of your contacts in multiple locations to ensure that your important contact information is safe and easily recoverable.