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
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup.
- Click on "More options" under "Backup" section.
- Click on "Add a drive" and select the drive where you want to save your backup.
- Click on "Backup now" to start the backup process.
- In the "Backup options" window, select "Mail" under "Apps" section.
- Click on "Save changes" to save your backup.
Method 2: Backup using Windows 10 Mail app settings
- Open the Mail app.
- Click on the three horizontal lines (Settings) icon in the top left corner.
- Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
- Click on the account you want to backup (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
- Click on "Manage" next to "Account settings".
- Click on "Export" to export your account settings, emails, and contacts.
- Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., desktop, documents, etc.).
- Click on "Export" to start the backup process.
Method 3: Backup using third-party backup software
- Download and install a third-party backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup, Acronis True Image, or Macrium Reflect.
- Launch the software and follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup of your Windows 10 system.
- Select the "Mail" app under "Applications" or "Data" section.
- Choose the backup location and schedule the backup to run automatically.
Additional tips:
- Make sure to backup your Mail app regularly to ensure that your data is up-to-date.
- You can also backup your Mail app manually by exporting your emails, contacts, and account settings to a CSV file or a PST file.
- If you're using a Microsoft account to sync your emails, you can also backup your account settings and emails by going to the Microsoft account website and following the instructions.
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.