How to take outlook 2013 mail backup

To take a backup of your Outlook 2013 mail, you can use the built-in backup feature in Outlook or use a third-party backup software. Here are the steps for both methods:

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

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" and then click on "Advanced".
3. In the "Advanced" window, click on the "Export" button.
4. Select "Export to a file" and choose the file format you want to use (e.g. PST, EML, or MSG).
5. Choose the folder you want to backup (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
6. Click "Export" to start the backup process.
7. Choose a location to save the backup file and give it a name.
8. Click "Save" to complete the backup process.

Method 2: 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 backup software and select the "Backup" option.
3. Choose the type of data you want to backup (e.g. Outlook emails).
4. Select the Outlook profile you want to backup (e.g. your default profile).
5. Choose the folders you want to backup (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
6. Set the backup schedule and location (e.g. daily, weekly, or monthly).
7. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Additional tips

• Make sure to backup your Outlook data regularly to prevent data loss in case of a disaster.
• You can also use the Windows built-in backup feature to backup your Outlook data.
• If you're using a Microsoft Exchange account, you may need to use a different method to backup your emails, such as using the Exchange admin center or a third-party backup software.
• Always test your backup files to ensure they are complete and can be restored in case of a disaster.

Backup file formats

• PST (Personal Folders File): This is the default file format used by Outlook to store email data.
• EML (Email Message File): This is a text-based file format that can be used to store individual email messages.
• MSG (Message File): This is a binary file format that can be used to store individual email messages.

Backup considerations

• Make sure to backup your Outlook data to a location that is not on the same computer as your Outlook data.
• Consider using a cloud-based backup service to store your Outlook data, such as Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive.
• Always keep multiple copies of your backup files in different locations to ensure data redundancy.
• Consider using a backup software that can backup your Outlook data automatically, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image.