Complete Step-by-Step Guide for SysInfo Google Workspace Backup Tool

Easily back up Google Workspace data to multiple formats and popular email clients. For any issues, refer to the Functional & Technical Documentation (FTD) Guide for complete assistance.

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Follow the steps to use this software for migrating your Google Workspace Services
Step-1:
Download Google Workspace Backup Tool

Download and open the Google Workspace Backup Tool and run it as an administrator.

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Choose Backup Option

The software opens with two backup options:

  • Backup Google Workspace All Services: Choose this option to back up all Google Workspace data, such as emails, contacts, and drive files, into different file formats or email clients.
  • Backup Google Workspace Email Only: Select this option if you want to back up only emails to various file formats or email clients.

In this guide, we selected Backup Google Workspace All Services. Choose the option that fits your needs and click Continue.

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Step-3:
Log in to the Google Workspace Account

Enter the required details, such as the Root User email address, Service Account email, and the p12 file path to log in.

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Login to Multiple Accounts

To access multiple user accounts, choose Import Users from CSV and select the CSV file from your system. After that, click Login to continue.

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Step-5:
Select User IDs

After successful authentication, choose the ID or IDs from which you want to export the data. Then click Next to proceed.

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Choose Google Workspace Services

Select the Google Workspace items you want to back up to an email client or file format. After that, click Next to continue.

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Select Saving Option

The tool lets you choose between File Format and Email Client. Select the option that fits your requirement. In this case, choose File Format to convert the data into PST, then click Continue.

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Choose File Format

Now, choose PST or any other required format from the drop-down list of available file formats.

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Apply Filters

The Filters section in the tool helps you control what data gets backed up or exported. Here’s a simple description of each option shown:

  • Date Filter: Lets you choose a start date and end date to export emails from a specific time period only.
  • Skip Duplicate Emails: Avoids exporting repeated emails based on selected fields like Body, Subject, or From.
  • Save Attachments in Separate Folder: Stores email attachments in a different folder instead of keeping them inside emails.
  • Split Resultant PST: Allows you to split the PST file into smaller parts by size (MB or GB).
  • Skip Folders: Excludes specific Gmail categories such as Promotions, Social, Updates, Forums, Spam, Chat, or Starred emails.
  • Migrate or Backup Emails without Attachments: Exports only email content and skips attachments.
  • Naming Convention: Saves emails using a selected naming format, such as subject-based naming.
  • Skip Previously Migrated Data: Prevents exporting emails that were already backed up earlier.
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Start Migration

Choose the Save to Path option to select the folder where you want to store the backup data. After setting the destination path, click Start Migration to begin the backup process.

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Check Migration Status

Once the migration is complete, click OK to close the window. You can then review the migrated data to confirm the results.

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Follow the same steps from 1 to 6 as in Backup to PST. Further, continue with the steps mentioned below:
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Choose Saving Option

The tool offers you the option of File Format and Email Client for backup. Select one as required. Here, we will choose an email client for conversion. Click Continue.

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Step-8:
Select Email Client

Now, choose Office 365 or any other required email client from the drop-down list of available email clients.

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Step-9:
Choose Authentication Mode

Use Modern Authentication for quick and secure account sign-in. You can also choose Modern Authentication with Client ID and Secret ID if required.

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Select MailBox

After that, choose the Office 365 mailbox type (Mailbox, Archive, or Public Folder) where you want to import the files.

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Step-11:
Log in to Office 365

Enter your Office 365 username. If you want to access multiple Office 365 accounts, select Assign Impersonation, then click Login.

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Browser Authentication

After clicking Login, a dialog box will appear. Click OK, and you will be redirected to your web browser. Once the authentication is completed in the browser, you will see a confirmation message.

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Import CSV

If you selected Assign Impersonation, add the CSV file from your system. Click Import CSV to upload the file, then click Next to continue.

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Step-14:
Apply Filters

The Filters section helps you control which emails are included in the backup or migration. Below is a simple explanation of each highlighted option:

  • Date Filter: Allows you to export emails only from a selected date range by setting a start date and an end date.
  • Skip Folders: Lets you exclude specific Gmail categories such as Forums, Updates, Personal, Promotions, Social, Chat, Spam, and Starred emails.
  • Skip Duplicate Emails: Prevents exporting duplicate emails by checking fields like Body, Subject, or From.
  • Migrate or Backup Emails without Attachments: Exports only email content and skips attachments to reduce file size.
  • Skip Previously Migrated Data: Avoids exporting emails that were already migrated in an earlier process.
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Start Migration

Choose the Save to Path option to select the folder where you want to store the backup data. After setting the destination path, click Start Migration to begin the backup process.

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View Migration Status

Once the migration is complete, click OK to close the window. You can then review the migrated data to confirm the results.

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