Backup Thunderbird Email Messages

  • 1. Open Thunderbird. Click or double-click the Thunderbird app icon, which resembles a bluebird hovering over a white envelope.
  • 2. Click on the "≡ ". It's in the top-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear.
  • 3. Select Add-os. This is in the drop-down menu. Selecting it prompts a pop-out menu.
  • 4. Click Add-ons. It's in the pop-out menu. Doing so opens the "Add-ons Manager" tab.
  • 5. Search for the ImportExportTools add-on. Click the search bar in the upper-right side of the window, then type in importexporttools and press ↵ Enter.
  • 6. Click Add to Thunderbird. It's to the right of the "ImportExportTools" heading.
  • 7. Click Add to Thunderbird. It's to the right of the "ImportExportTools" heading.
  • 8. Click Restart Now when prompted. It's at the top of the window. Thunderbird will close and then re-open; at this point, you can proceed with exporting your email messages. If Thunderbird restarts in Safe Mode, click Exit when prompted, and then re-open Thunderbird before continuing.
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