How to backup gsuit mail in pst format

Backing up your G Suite (formerly Google Apps) email in PST format can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using Google Takeout

1. Go to the Google Takeout website (takeout.google.com) and sign in with your G Suite account.
2. Select the services you want to backup, including Gmail.
3. Choose the file type as "MBOX" (not PST, but we'll convert it later).
4. Set the export format to "MBOX" and select the mailbox you want to backup (e.g., "All Mail").
5. Choose the export location and click "Create export".
6. Wait for the export to complete. This may take some time, depending on the size of your mailbox.
7. Once the export is complete, download the MBOX file.

Method 2: Using a third-party tool

1. Install a third-party tool like G Suite Backup (free) or Gmail Backup (paid) on your computer.
2. Follow the tool's instructions to connect to your G Suite account and select the mailbox you want to backup.
3. Choose the export format as PST (or MBOX, if the tool supports it).
4. Set the export location and click "Backup" or "Export".
5. Wait for the export to complete.

Converting MBOX to PST

If you used Method 1 and exported your Gmail mailbox as MBOX, you'll need to convert it to PST format. You can use a tool like:

1. MBOX to PST Converter (free) or
2. Gmail Backup (paid) with a built-in MBOX to PST converter.

Follow the tool's instructions to convert the MBOX file to PST format.

Tips and considerations

• Make sure you have sufficient storage space on your computer or external drive to store the backup files.
• If you have a large mailbox, the export process may take a long time or even fail due to size limitations.
• PST files can become large and unwieldy, so consider compressing them or using a cloud storage service to store them.
• Be aware that converting MBOX to PST may lose some email metadata, such as labels or filters.

By following these steps, you should be able to backup your G Suite email in PST format.