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

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Account settings."
  4. Under "Account settings," click on "Back up your data."
  5. Follow the prompts to create a backup of your emails, contacts, and calendar.

Method 2: Using the Outlook.com desktop app

  1. Download and install the Outlook.com desktop app from the Microsoft website.
  2. Sign in to your Outlook.com account using the app.
  3. Click on the "File" menu and select "Open & Export" > "Export to a file."
  4. Choose the "Outlook Data File (.pst)" option and select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  5. Choose a location to save the backup file and click "Export."

Method 3: Using a third-party email backup service

  1. Sign up for a third-party email backup service like Backupify, Spanning Cloud Apps, or CodeTwo Backup for Office 365.
  2. Connect your Outlook.com account to the backup service using your login credentials.
  3. Choose the folders and data you want to backup (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar).
  4. Set up a schedule for automatic backups or create a one-time backup.

Method 4: Using IMAP

  1. Enable IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in your Outlook.com account settings.
  2. Set up an email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail to connect to your Outlook.com account using IMAP.
  3. Configure the email client to download all emails, including deleted items, to a local folder on your computer.
  4. 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.