How to Save Emails from IMAP Account: IMAP Backup Tool

Pre-Requisites & Requirements of the Software

The Working Details of the SysInfo IMAP Email Backup Tool that are helpful for its smooth functioning:

1. The Software requires the User ID, Password, Port Number, and Host ID to login to your IMAP account.
2. For bulk IMAP Accounts Backup, you can import all the required credentials in a CSV File.
3. To backup emails from services like Gmail, Zoho, Hotmail, Yandex, AOL, or Yahoo Mail, you need to authenticate login through a third-party password (or, app password). Note-* You can't backup Yahoo and AOL Emails if you don't authenticate a third-party password.
4. You won't need any third-party password to backup G Suite, GoDaddy, Amazon Workmail, and HostGator emails to any file format. Note-* You can take the backup using your User ID and Original Password for the G Suite, GoDaddy, Amazon Workmail, and HostGator accounts.
5. Make Sure your IMAP Settings are enabled for both source and destination email account before starting the backup or migration process.
6. To log in and backup emails with SysInfo IMAP Backup Tool, you need to provide Port No. & Host Name of the respective email clients. Some of the Emails Client’s Port No. and Host Name are given below:-
   

   Email Client (ID)	Port Number	Host Name
   Gmail	993	imap.gmail.com
   Yahoo Mail	993	imap.mail.yahoo.com
   AOL	993	imap.aol.com
   G Suite	993	imap.gmail.com
   Outlook	993	outlook.office365.com
   Hotmail	993	outlook.office365.com
   Amazon Workmail	993	(1). US West(Oregon) - imap.mail.us-west-2.awsapps.com (2). US East (N. Virginia) - imap.mail.us-east-1.awsapps.com (3). Europe (Ireland) - imap.mail.eu-west-1.awsapps.com
   GoDaddy	993	imap.secureserver.net
   Yandex Mail	993	imap.yandex.com
   Zoho Mail	993	imap.zoho.in

7. The Software does not support iCloud ID for backup or migration. In order to take a backup of your iCloud Account, try the SysInfo iCloud Email Backup Tool.
8. ProtonMail Account User ID/Address is only supported when your IMAP Setting is enabled.
9. Suppose your Email Address/Account contains Promotional and Security emails then the software helps you download them as well. But the date that appears for those emails is according to the server from where the emails are generated.
10. The software can backup only emails with attachments from your Account.
11. Don't worry about the Security of your Account Details. Your Security is our Priority. We do not store any of your data.

Note-* If you won't be able to understand any specific points described above, you can also contact our support team: Chat Now.

How to Enable IMAP in Different Email Clients?

You can check out the detailed process of enabling IMAP in Amazon Workmail, Zoho Mail, HostGator, Hotmail, Yandex Mail, Godaddy, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail. Click on the links whenever needed:

How to Save Emails from an IMAP Account?

Follow the procedure below to backup IMAP emails using the IMAP Backup Tool:

1. Download the software from the official website of SysInfo
2. Install and run the tool with administrative privileges
3. The first panel shows the prerequisites of the tool. Click Continue.
4. Choose Single Mode (for a single email account) or Batch Mode (for multiple email accounts).
5. Suppose, Single mode > Enter email ID, Password, Host, and Port > Login.
6. The tool shows a tree-structure preview of added email accounts’ mailboxes. Select folders to migrate and click Next.
7. Select destination format or email client. Suppose, we choose PST. Click Next.
8. Add filters and opt for various in-built features for better results.
9. Finally, to start conversion, click on the Next button.

Hence, this was all about the IMAP Backup Tool, that you need to know before beginning conversion or migration.

Conclusion

This IMAP Email Backup Tool is a valuable solution for anyone looking to backup/migrate emails from various IMAP-supported services. Its ability to work with popular email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and others makes it versatile and efficient. We have provided you with full-fledged instructions on the the tool’s working. Go through it and download the tool for smooth backup. It is a must-have for all looking for a reliable and straightforward backup solution.