Google has made it very convenient for users to create backups through its free online service, Google Takeout. The process is also fairly easy to follow, and you can choose between backing up your data once or every twice a month in a year, all stored in a condensed .mbox file. Furthermore, we have listed a few other backup methods you can choose from. So, without further delay, let us dive right into learning how to create a backup of all your Gmail messages.
How to Backup Gmail?
As mentioned above, the direct way to backup your Gmail messages is through Google Takeout, which is available in your Google account settings. But, if you want to explore more backup methods, you can choose to sync your Gmail account with a mail client. You can also download and use third-party applications for an even easier process. So, depending on your preference and convenience, you can choose either of these options. Now, let us learn about each of these methods in more detail.
Through Google Takeout
Here are some steps you can follow to backup Gmail through the Google Takeout service.
Sync Gmail With Email Client
Alternatively, another great way of backing up your files is by syncing your Gmail account through a mail service provider such as Outlook or Apple Mail. You can then export the entire mailbox by downloading the .pst or .mbox file, allowing you to create a local backup onto your device. Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to sync your Gmail account to your Outlook application through the Outlook Application
Configure Gmail Settings
Configure Outlook Settings
To export your Outlook mailbox into a .pst file, follow this detailed article on how to do so.
Through Apple Mail
Use Third-Party Applications
Alternatively, if you want easier access to creating backups or migrating your email messages from one email server to another, then using a third-party application is the way to go! Some popular apps for backing Gmail include GmVault, Backupify, and UpSafe. All of these apps have quite an easy-to-use interface. So, configuring backups is relatively straightforward.
Related Questions
Can You Save Gmail Messages to an External Hard Drive?
You can easily save all your Gmail messages to your hard drive. To do so, follow the above instructions to download the mbox file through Google Takeout. After the file has been downloaded, locate it, copy the file, and paste it into the external hard drive’s location.
