How to save mails to external drive easy method

There are several easy methods to save emails to an external drive:

Method 1: Using Microsoft Outlook

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to the folder containing the emails you want to save.
2. Select the emails you want to save by checking the boxes next to them.
3. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Save As" or "Export".
4. In the "Save As" or "Export" dialog box, select "File System" as the export format.
5. Choose the external drive as the location to save the files.
6. Click "Save" or "Export" to save the emails to the external drive.

Method 2: Using Mozilla Thunderbird

1. Open Mozilla Thunderbird and go to the folder containing the emails you want to save.
2. Select the emails you want to save by checking the boxes next to them.
3. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Save As" or "Export".
4. In the "Save As" or "Export" dialog box, select "File" as the export format.
5. Choose the external drive as the location to save the files.
6. Click "Save" or "Export" to save the emails to the external drive.

Method 3: Using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

1. Set up your email account using IMAP protocol.
2. Connect to your email account using an IMAP client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook).
3. Select the emails you want to save by checking the boxes next to them.
4. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Save As" or "Export".
5. In the "Save As" or "Export" dialog box, select "File" as the export format.
6. Choose the external drive as the location to save the files.
7. Click "Save" or "Export" to save the emails to the external drive.

Method 4: Using a Third-Party Email Backup Tool

1. Download and install a third-party email backup tool (e.g., EaseUS Email Backup, Mail Backup X).
2. Follow the tool's instructions to select the emails you want to save and choose the external drive as the location to save the files.
3. Click "Backup" or "Export" to save the emails to the external drive.

Tips:

• Make sure the external drive is connected to your computer and is recognized by your operating system.
• Choose a format that is compatible with your email client and the external drive (e.g., EML, MSG, PST).
• Consider using a cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) instead of an external drive for added convenience and security.
• Regularly back up your emails to prevent data loss in case of a disaster.