How to backup outlook.com mails
Backing up your Outlook.com emails is a great idea to ensure you don't lose important messages in case something goes wrong. Here are a few ways to do it:
Method 1: Using Outlook.com's built-in backup feature
- Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Account settings."
- Under "Account settings," click on "Back up your data."
- Follow the prompts to create a backup of your emails, contacts, and calendar.
Method 2: Using the Outlook.com desktop app
- Download and install the Outlook.com desktop app from the Microsoft website.
- Sign in to your Outlook.com account using the app.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Open & Export" > "Export to a file."
- Choose the "Outlook Data File (.pst)" option and select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Choose a location to save the backup file and click "Export."
Method 3: Using a third-party email backup service
- Sign up for a third-party email backup service like Backupify, Spanning Cloud Apps, or CodeTwo Backup for Office 365.
- Connect your Outlook.com account to the backup service using your login credentials.
- Choose the folders and data you want to backup (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar).
- Set up a schedule for automatic backups or create a one-time backup.
Method 4: Using IMAP
- Enable IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in your Outlook.com account settings.
- Set up an email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail to connect to your Outlook.com account using IMAP.
- Configure the email client to download all emails, including deleted items, to a local folder on your computer.
- Regularly back up the local folder to an external hard drive or cloud storage service.
Remember to always keep your backup files in a safe and secure location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.