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Can i save the inbox emails to back them up

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Sheba1993
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I have some important e-mails that I want to keep, they are in the Inbox folder. Is there any way I can save a backup copy to my HD??

I have some important e-mails that I want to keep, they are in the Inbox folder. Is there any way I can save a backup copy to my HD??

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You could backup the entire Profile folder.

You could right click on email and select 'Save As' . choose where to save (not in Thunderbird) file type select .eml file this saves as individual files - one per email.

You could use an addon called 'ImportExportTools:

This addon tool facilitates a load of different options, including exporting as mbox files.


In order to install a downloaded extension, please do the following:

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Drag your downloaded XPI file to the Add-ons Manager tab and drop it.

or

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and select Install Add-on From File…
  3. Locate the XPI file you downloaded and click Open.
  4. You may need to restart Thunderbird when prompted.

For more detailed instructions and information about installing add-ons, see Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird.

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Toad-Hall
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You could backup the entire Profile folder.

You could right click on email and select 'Save As' . choose where to save (not in Thunderbird) file type select .eml file this saves as individual files - one per email.

You could use an addon called 'ImportExportTools:

This addon tool facilitates a load of different options, including exporting as mbox files.


In order to install a downloaded extension, please do the following:

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Drag your downloaded XPI file to the Add-ons Manager tab and drop it.

or

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and select Install Add-on From File…
  3. Locate the XPI file you downloaded and click Open.
  4. You may need to restart Thunderbird when prompted.

For more detailed instructions and information about installing add-ons, see Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird.