How to download all lotus cloud mail in local computer
To download all Lotus Notes cloud mail to a local computer, you'll need to use the Lotus Notes client software and follow these steps:
Prerequisites:
- You have a Lotus Notes account with cloud mail enabled.
- You have the Lotus Notes client software installed on your local computer.
- You have a valid Lotus Notes ID file (
.id
file) that matches your cloud mail account.
Step 1: Connect to the Lotus Notes cloud
- Launch the Lotus Notes client software on your local computer.
- Click on "File" > "Open" and select "Cloud" from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your cloud mail account credentials (username and password) and click "OK".
Step 2: Download all mail
- Once connected to the cloud, click on "File" > "Download" > "All Mail" (or press Ctrl+A).
- In the "Download All Mail" dialog box, select the desired download options:
- "Download all mail" to download all mail items, including attachments.
- "Download mail only" to download only the mail items, without attachments.
- "Download attachments only" to download only the attachments.
- Choose a location to save the downloaded mail files (e.g., a folder on your local computer).
- Click "OK" to start the download process.
Step 3: Save the downloaded mail
- Once the download is complete, you'll see a folder containing the downloaded mail files.
- You can save these files to a local folder on your computer or attach them to an email.
Tips and Variations:
- To download specific folders or mail items, use the "Download" menu and select "Folder" or "Mail Item" instead of "All Mail".
- To download mail in a specific format (e.g., EML, MSG, or PDF), use the "Download" menu and select the desired format.
- If you have a large number of mail items, you may want to use the "Download" menu and select "Download in batches" to download the mail in smaller chunks.
Additional Resources:
- IBM Knowledge Center: Downloading mail from the cloud
- IBM Support: Downloading mail from the cloud using Lotus Notes
Remember to always follow best practices for data security and backup when downloading and storing sensitive information, such as email attachments.