Here's How You Back Up Your Gmail

Gmail backup — If you use Gmail as your email client, you definitely need to know how to backup all of your data.Google

无数的计算机用户s leverage Gmail as a go-to repository for their digital lives. But if your account is hacked orinaccessible for any reason, there's a chance you could permanently lose all of that data. You can prevent this kind of catastrophe by backing up yourGmaildata in various ways.

Start by using Google'snative backup toolto export and download your data to your computer. It will first compress all of your messages into a zip file so it will be easy to download. It's simple to do in just a few steps.

Log into your Gmail account atmyaccount.google.com.
In the personal info & privacy section, click control your content.
Then, in the download or transfer your content section, locate download your data, then click create archive.
This will open a new page that presents you with dozens ofGoogle toolsthat have data you can download, and because you only want your Gmail data, click select none at the top of the column.
Next scroll down and select just the option for mail.
Finally, you'll be given various archive options, as well as a delivery mechanism. Choose how you want to save and receive, and you'll get a link from Google that works for up to one week with instructions on how to download your archive.

许多人避开桌面client email software, but apps like Thunderbird, Mailbird and Outlook are very powerful. You canlink your Gmail to one of these appsand they'llsynchronize to your localclient, giving you a backup of all of your emails on your computer in addition to the cloud.

Another way to back upincomingGmail messages is to forward all new messages to a different email account that you set up on a non-Googlesite (that way, in case Google has a company-wide meltdown, you don't lose everything). To do this, just set up a filter in your Gmail settings and you're good to go.

Just remember that this method will only back up incoming emails — it does nothing in terms of backing up previously received and sent emails. And critically, it doesn't apply to your outgoing messages.

There are, of course, a bevy of third-party programs that offer a range of powerful, customizable tools for Gmail backups, such asGmvault,这是免费的。它有一个学习曲线,but this tool is so powerful it canrestore all of your old Gmail messagesinto a brand-new Gmail account of your choice.

Or you can try subscription services such asUpSafe,Mail Archiver XorBackupify. No matter how you do it, make email backups a part of your routine, lest you lose vast swaths of your online life in the ether of the internet underworld.

Back Up Gmail FAQ

Can I backup my Gmail emails?

Google gives you the ability to back up your Gmail email. Since the email repository is host to sensitive data including passwords and logins, a backup is necessary to keep your information safe.

How do I view my Google backup?

Go to 'drive.google.com/drive/backups' to access your Google backup. The backup acts as a handy way to save your Gmail emails and other sensitive information in the case of data loss or an attack.

Does Google automatically backup contacts?

If you use an Android phone, Google will automatically back up your call history, contacts, app data and much more through Google Drive. This feature is usually turned on by default in the application.

What is Gmvault?

Gmvault is a third party program that offers a wide range of customizable programs to help users while backing up their Gmail content. Gmvault is free and simple to use.

How do I restore from Google backup?

You can easily restore the content on your Google drive backup by viewing the folders on the new device you are accessing from. The process is quick and simple.