How to backup windows 10 mail

Backing up your Windows 10 Mail app is an important step to ensure that your emails, contacts, and other data are safe in case something goes wrong. Here are the steps to backup Windows 10 Mail:

Method 1: Backup using Windows 10 built-in backup feature

  1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup.
  2. Click on "More options" under "Backup" section.
  3. Click on "Add a drive" and select the drive where you want to save your backup.
  4. Click on "Backup now" to start the backup process.
  5. In the "Backup options" window, select "Mail" under "Apps" section.
  6. Click on "Save changes" to save your backup.

Method 2: Backup using Windows 10 Mail app settings

  1. Open the Mail app.
  2. Click on the three horizontal lines (Settings) icon in the top left corner.
  3. Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  5. Click on the account you want to backup (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
  6. Click on "Manage" next to "Account settings".
  7. Click on "Export" to export your account settings, emails, and contacts.
  8. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., desktop, documents, etc.).
  9. Click on "Export" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Backup using third-party backup software

  1. Download and install a third-party backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup, Acronis True Image, or Macrium Reflect.
  2. Launch the software and follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup of your Windows 10 system.
  3. Select the "Mail" app under "Applications" or "Data" section.
  4. Choose the backup location and schedule the backup to run automatically.

Additional tips:

Remember to always keep a copy of your backup in a safe and secure location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service.