How to make backup of outlook mails

There are several ways to backup your Outlook emails, depending on your operating system and Outlook version. Here are a few methods:

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

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Export to a file".
  3. Choose the "Outlook Data File (.pst)" option and click "Next".
  4. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.) and click "Next".
  5. Choose a location to save the backup file and click "Finish".

Method 2: Using Outlook's built-in backup feature (Windows only)

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced".
  3. Click on the "Export" button under the "Export" section.
  4. Choose the "Outlook Data File (.pst)" option and click "Next".
  5. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.) and click "Next".
  6. Choose a location to save the backup file and click "Finish".

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. Launch the software and select the "Backup" option.
  3. Choose the Outlook data file (.pst) as the source and select the folders you want to backup.
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file and click "Backup".

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 cloud backup software on your computer.
  3. Launch the software and select the Outlook data file (.pst) as the source.
  4. Choose the folders you want to backup and select the cloud storage location.
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Tips:

Remember to always keep a copy of your backup file in a safe location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service, to ensure that your data is protected in case of a disaster.