Mail for Mac OS

Here are step-by-step instructions for backing up email, contacts, and calendar using Apple Mail on Mac OS.

Backing Up Email

1. Open Apple Mail:

• Open the Mail application on your Mac.

2. Export Mailboxes:

• Select the mailbox (folder) you want to export from the mailbox list.

• Click on "Mailbox" in the top menu.

• Select "Export Mailbox…".

• Choose a location to save the exported mailbox and click "Choose". The mailbox will be saved as an .mbox file.

3. Repeat for Additional Mailboxes:

• Repeat the above steps for any additional mailboxes you want to export.

Backing Up Contacts

1. Open Contacts:

• Open the Contacts application on your Mac.

2. Export Contacts:

• Click on "File" in the top menu.

• Select "Export" and then "Contacts Archive…".

• Choose a location to save the archive file and click "Save". The contacts will be saved as an .abbu file.

Backing Up Calendar

1. Open Calendar:

• Open the Calendar application on your Mac.

2. Export Calendars:

• Click on "File" in the top menu.

• Select "Export" and then "Export…".

• Choose a location to save the calendar file and click "Export". The calendar will be saved as an .ics file.

Summary

• Emails: Use the "Export Mailbox…" feature in Mail to save mailboxes as .mbox files.

• Contacts: Use the "Export" feature in Contacts to save contacts as an .abbu file.

• Calendar: Use the "Export" feature in Calendar to save calendars as .ics files.

By following these instructions, you can back up your email, contacts, and calendar from Apple Mail on Mac OS. Remember to store your backup files in a secure location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage.