MBOX Backups in Thunderbird

MBOX Backups in Thunderbird

Backing up your emails is essential, especially when using IMAP-based email services like Microsoft 365 (M365) and Zoho Mail. Since M365 does not provide access to emails once your subscription ends, and Zoho Mail may have similar restrictions, MBOX backups are a reliable way to store and access your emails offline. This guide covers: Why MBOX is the best backup option How to manually back up MBOX files in Thunderbird How to restore MBOX backups Automating and securing your backups Why Use MBOX for Email Backups? MBOX is a universal email storage format supported by Thunderbird and many other email clients. Here’s why it’s useful: ...

February 27, 2025 · 3 min · Faisal Darbar