How to backup mails from thunderbird to local pc

To backup your emails from Thunderbird to your local PC, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Thunderbird's built-in backup feature

1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Backup.
2. Select the account(s) you want to backup and choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., your desktop or documents folder).
3. Choose a backup format: you can choose between "Backup" (a ZIP file containing all your emails) or "Backup with attachments" (a ZIP file containing all your emails and attachments).
4. Click Backup to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using Thunderbird's export feature

1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Export.
2. Select "Export Messages" and choose a location to save the export file (e.g., your desktop or documents folder).
3. Choose the account(s) you want to export and select the format: "MBOX" (a text-based format that can be easily imported back into Thunderbird).
4. Click Export to start the export process.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-on

1. Install the "Backup Thunderbird" add-on from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
2. Restart Thunderbird and go to Tools > Backup Thunderbird.
3. Choose the account(s) you want to backup and select a location to save the backup file.
4. Click Backup to start the backup process.

Tips:

• Make sure to backup your emails regularly to prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.
• You can also use cloud backup services like Backblaze or CrashPlan to backup your Thunderbird emails.
• If you're using a large number of emails, it's a good idea to split your backup into smaller files to make it easier to manage and store.