How to get outlook mail backup

There are several ways to backup your Outlook mail:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in backup feature

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Advanced.
  2. Under the "Export" section, click on "Export to a file".
  3. Select "Outlook Data File (.pst)" as the file type.
  4. Choose the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  5. Click "Export" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using Windows Backup

  1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Backup.
  2. Click on "Add a drive" and select the drive where you want to store the backup.
  3. Click on "More options" and select "Let me manage my own backup settings".
  4. Under "Backup options", select "Outlook" and choose the folders you want to backup.
  5. Click "Save changes" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Using a third-party backup software

  1. Download and install a third-party backup software, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image.
  2. Follow the software's instructions to create a backup of your Outlook data.

Method 4: Using a cloud backup service

  1. Sign up for a cloud backup service, such as Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive.
  2. Install the backup software on your computer.
  3. Follow the software's instructions to backup your Outlook data to the cloud.

Tips:

Additional tips for Outlook 2016 and later: