{"id":28778,"date":"2025-12-31T11:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T11:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=28778"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:11:39","slug":"backup-thunderbird-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/backup-thunderbird-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Backup Thunderbird Emails to External Hard Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your email account is like a digital diary; it stores important messages and personal\/professional conversations. If you are using an email client to manage your emails, then it becomes more important too. Over time, it becomes something you rely on every day. Now imagine losing all of it because of a system crash, email corruption, or accidental deletion. These things can happen when you least expect them. That\u2019s why it’s important to backup Thunderbird emails to a safe and secure location.<\/p>\n

In this simple guide, you\u2019ll learn easy ways to keep your emails safe on your computer so your important data is always protected.<\/p>\n

Here, we are going to explain four different ways to save Thunderbird emails to hard drive:<\/p>\n

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  1. Use ImportExportTools NG<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Manual Save As option<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Thunderbird Profile Backup<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Using Automatic Tool<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let’s discuss each method in detail one by one.<\/p>\n

    How to Backup Thunderbird Emails Using ImportExportTools NG?<\/h2>\n

    Use a free add-on called ImportExportTools NG to backup your emails. This method is ideal for users who want to back up a few folders or small mailboxes.<\/p>\n

    1. Open the Thunderbird application on your system.<\/p>\n

    2. Press the Alt button and choose Tools >> Themes & Add-ons.<\/p>\n

    3. Search for ImportExportTools NG and add it to your application.<\/p>\n

    \"Add<\/p>\n

    4. Now right-click on the email folder you want to export.<\/p>\n

    5. Select ImportExportTools NG >> Export Messages ina Folder >> Select File formats.<\/p>\n

    \"Export<\/p>\n

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    6. Alternatively, you can also choose Export Folder (mbox) >> select option.<\/p>\n

    \"Save<\/p>\n

    7. Moreover, right-click on your email ID and export your complete profile.<\/p>\n

    \"Backup<\/p>\n

    That\u2019s it! Your Thunderbird emails will be save process may take some time depending on your mailbox size.<\/p>\n

    How to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive Using “Save As” Option?<\/h2>\n

    This application offers built-in feature to execute the Thunderbird backup process. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

    1. Open the Thunderbird email client.<\/p>\n

    2. Click on the desired folder to backup.<\/p>\n

    3. Select the email that you want to save.<\/p>\n

    4. Now, right-click on the mouse and select Save As option.<\/p>\n

    \"backup<\/p>\n

    4. Choose the desired folder location and click on the Save button.<\/p>\n

    In this way, you can save your emails in EML files.<\/p>\n

    How to Perform Thunderbird Profile Backup Manually?<\/h2>\n

    1. Start the Thunderbird application on your system.<\/p>\n

    2. Click on the three horizontal lines and select Troubleshooting Information from the Help menu.<\/p>\n

    \"select<\/p>\n

    3. Go to Profile Folder and select Open Folder.<\/p>\n

    \"select<\/p>\n

    4. Once you click on Open Folder, it will launch the profile directory.<\/p>\n

    5. Copy the profile folder and paste it into the desired location.<\/p>\n

    Done!! The complete methods have been completed now!<\/p>\n

    While manual methods are free, they have several challenges:<\/p>\n