How to take mail backup from thunderbird

Taking a backup of your Thunderbird mail data is an essential step to ensure that your emails and contacts are safe in case something goes wrong. Here are the steps to take a backup of your Thunderbird mail data:

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

1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Backup.
2. Select the backup location (e.g., an external hard drive, network location, or cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox).
3. Choose the backup format: Backup (default) or Export (for more advanced options).
4. Select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
5. Click Backup to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using the Thunderbird Add-on "Backup Thunderbird"

1. Install the "Backup Thunderbird" add-on from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
2. Restart Thunderbird.
3. Go to Tools > Backup Thunderbird.
4. Select the backup location and format (e.g., ZIP, 7-Zip, or Tar).
5. Choose the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
6. Click Backup to start the backup process.

Method 3: Using the command line

1. Open a command prompt or terminal window.
2. Navigate to the Thunderbird profile directory (e.g., C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\profiles\<ProfileName> on Windows or ~/Library/Application Support/Thunderbird/Profiles/<ProfileName> on macOS).
3. Run the following command to backup the entire profile:

   thunderbird -P <ProfileName> -backup

   Replace <ProfileName> with the name of your Thunderbird profile.

Additional tips

• It's a good idea to backup your Thunderbird data regularly, especially if you have a large number of emails or important contacts.
• You can also use third-party backup software, such as Acronis True Image or EaseUS Todo Backup, to backup your Thunderbird data.
• If you're using a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox, you can also use their built-in backup features to backup your Thunderbird data.

Remember to always test your backups to ensure that they are complete and restorable in case of a disaster.