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How to keep access to emails with Thunderbird after a Gmail account is deleted?

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Hello everyone,

I am using Thunderbird with a work email account that is based on Gmail (IMAP).

My question is: How can I make sure that I will still have access to my emails in Thunderbird if my company deletes the Gmail account in the future?

Specifically: 1. Which Thunderbird settings ensure that emails are fully stored locally? 2. Is “offline use” of folders sufficient, or are there additional steps I should take? 3. Are there any caveats with Gmail/IMAP I should be aware of?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Hello everyone, I am using Thunderbird with a work email account that is based on Gmail (IMAP). My question is: How can I make sure that I will still have access to my emails in Thunderbird if my company deletes the Gmail account in the future? Specifically: 1. Which Thunderbird settings ensure that emails are fully stored locally? 2. Is “offline use” of folders sufficient, or are there additional steps I should take? 3. Are there any caveats with Gmail/IMAP I should be aware of? Thanks a lot for your help!

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