- 1. Find the inbox you want to use. In the upper-left side of the Thunderbird window, look for the email address that you want to use, then find the "Inbox" folder below the email address.
- 2. Right-click the inbox. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.
- 3. Select ImportExportTools. This is in the drop-down menu. A pop-out menu will appear.
- 4. Select Export all messages in the folder. It's near the top of the pop-out menu. Doing so brings up a list of possible export file formats.
- 5. Select a file type. Click the type of file you want to use to back up the emails. Depending on your intent for the emails, you'll most likely want to do one of the following:
If you want to be able to import your backup to Thunderbird on another computer, select the EML format option.
If you want to be able to read your emails with their original formatting and attachments, click HTML format (with attachments) and then click OK when prompted.
- 6. Select a save folder. Click the folder in which you want to store your backup folder.
For example, to save the backup folder on your desktop, you would click Desktop on the left side of the window here.
- 7. Click Select Folder. It's in the lower-right side of the window. Doing so will confirm your selected folder and back up your emails to it.
Once the backup is complete, you'll be able to see them by opening the folder, opening the backup folder, and double-clicking the email(s) you want to view.
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