You can create a local backup of your emails. This can be useful before transferring a domain, changing your email setup, moving to another provider, or simply keeping a personal backup on your computer.
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Using an external email program
You can save your emails locally with an email program on your computer. To make sure you can access and back up emails from all folders in your mailbox, set up your email account using IMAP.
- Download and install your preferred email program on your computer
- Add the email account whose emails you want to save
- Select IMAP as the account type and use your email address, password, and the server details below to set up the account
- Wait until all emails and folders have been synchronized with the email program
- Use the backup or export option provided by your email program to create a local copy
- Save the backup file in a secure location on your computer or an external storage device
Note: Use IMAP if you want to back up emails from all folders in your mailbox. Simply adding an IMAP account does not necessarily create an independent backup. Make sure synchronization is complete and use the email program's export or backup function to create a separate local copy.
Email server details
Use the following IMAP and SMTP server details when setting up your Jimdo email account in an external email program.
| Protocol (using SSL) | Host/Server | Port |
|---|---|---|
| IMAP (incoming) | secure.emailsrvr.com |
993 |
| SMTP (outgoing) | secure.emailsrvr.com |
465, 587, or 8025
|
Backup instructions for common email programs
The following official instructions explain how to create a local copy with some of the most commonly used email programs:
- Microsoft Outlook: Back up your Outlook email
- Mozilla Thunderbird: Export your Thunderbird Profile
- Apple Mail: Create local mailboxes in Mail on Mac
The available backup and export options can vary depending on the version of the email program and your operating system.