How to import mail backup into mailstore

MailStore Server is a popular email archiving solution that allows you to import email backups from various sources, including PST files, EML files, and more. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to import a mail backup into MailStore Server:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a MailStore Server installation set up and running.
2. You have a backup of your email data in a format that MailStore Server supports (e.g., PST, EML, MSG, etc.).
3. You have the necessary credentials to access the backup file (e.g., password, username, etc.).

Importing a PST file:

1. Log in to the MailStore Server web interface using your administrator credentials.
2. Click on the "Import" button in the top navigation bar.
3. Select "Email Client Data" as the import type.
4. Choose "PST" as the file format.
5. Click on the "Browse" button to select the PST file you want to import.
6. Enter the password for the PST file, if prompted.
7. Choose the import options:
   • "Create new archive" will create a new archive for the imported data.
   • "Append to existing archive" will add the imported data to an existing archive.
8. Click "Start Import" to begin the import process.

Importing an EML file:

1. Log in to the MailStore Server web interface using your administrator credentials.
2. Click on the "Import" button in the top navigation bar.
3. Select "Email Client Data" as the import type.
4. Choose "EML" as the file format.
5. Click on the "Browse" button to select the EML file you want to import.
6. Choose the import options:
   • "Create new archive" will create a new archive for the imported data.
   • "Append to existing archive" will add the imported data to an existing archive.
7. Click "Start Import" to begin the import process.

Importing other file formats:

MailStore Server supports importing various file formats, including MSG, MBOX, and more. To import these file formats, follow the same steps as above, but select the corresponding file format in the import type dropdown menu.

Tips and considerations:

• Make sure you have enough disk space available on your MailStore Server to accommodate the imported data.
• If you're importing a large number of emails, it's recommended to use the "Append to existing archive" option to avoid creating a new archive for each import.
• MailStore Server supports importing email data from various sources, including email clients, email servers, and backup files. Be sure to check the MailStore Server documentation for specific instructions on importing data from your particular source.