{"id":1338,"date":"2022-11-30T05:13:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T05:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:46:59","slug":"save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Backup Thunderbird Emails to External Hard Drive in"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum mb-3\"><em><strong>Summary:- <\/strong>With growing technology, data security has been a major concern among users. One cannot afford to lose data at any cost. So, if you are a Thunderbird user, this blog is for you. To make sure your mailbox data is safe for the long run, backup Thunderbird emails to hard drives. So that, in case of a system crash or Thunderbird encounters errors, you can easily access from backup. 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Why Save Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#How_do_I_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_a_Hard_Drive\" >How do I Backup Thunderbird Emails to a Hard Drive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#Install_ImportExport_Add-on_to_Export_Thunderbird_Mailbox\" >Install ImportExport Add-on to Export Thunderbird Mailbox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#Advantages_of_ImportExport_NG_Tools\" >Advantages of ImportExport NG Tools:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#How_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Profile_Manually\" >How to Backup Thunderbird Profile Manually?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#Easy_Thunderbird_Export_to_EML_Format\" >Easy Thunderbird Export to EML Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#Common_Issues_in_Manual_Backup\" >Common Issues in Manual Backup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#How_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive_Securely\" >How to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive Securely?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/save-thunderbird-emails-backup-to-external-hard-drive\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Why_Save_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>When &amp; Why Save Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must know the right time when creating a backup is beneficial. Proceed before you lose your data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you format or upgrade your system or OS.<\/li>\n<li>Take a backup before uninstalling Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly backup is a must for regular data security.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, when you need to switch to another email client.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, you must be thinking, why is it needed? One should save Thunderbird emails to hard drive for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backup provides data protection when your system crashes.<\/li>\n<li>It facilitates easy migration of emails to a new system or email clients.<\/li>\n<li>One can also backup Thunderbird emails for long-term archiving.<\/li>\n<li>If you accidentally delete emails from your mailbox, this is your saviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_a_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>How do I Backup Thunderbird Emails to a Hard Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This section provides the best, easy-to-perform methods, letting users save Thunderbird emails to an external drive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <strong>ImportExport Add-on<\/strong> to export Thunderbird Mailbox<\/li>\n<li>Create a Backup of the <strong>Thunderbird Profile<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Backup Thunderbird Emails to the Desktop as <strong>EML Files<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let us explore methods one by one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_ImportExport_Add-on_to_Export_Thunderbird_Mailbox\"><\/span>Install ImportExport Add-on to Export Thunderbird Mailbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thunderbird doesn\u2019t have any built-in feature to export the mailbox directly to an external format or to the desktop. Hence, you are required to install an Add-on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/thunderbird-import-export-tools\/\"><strong>Thunderbird ImportExport tool<\/strong><\/a>. This enables users to export Thunderbird emails to EML, PDF, HTML, CSV, Plain Text, Spreadsheet, etc. Follow the process below and save emails:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, open <strong>Mozilla Thunderbird<\/strong> and log in to your email account.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>menu icon (\u2261<\/strong>) in the top-right corner to display the Thunderbird Menu.<\/li>\n<li>From the drop-down list, select \u201c<strong>Add-ons and Themes.<\/strong>\u201d<br\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1.png\" alt=\"select Add-ons and Themes\" width=\"266\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1.png 266w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the Add-ons Manager tab, search for \u201c<strong>ImportExportTools NG<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Once found, click \u201c<strong>Add to Thunderbird\u201d<\/strong>, then press \u201c<strong>Install Now.<\/strong>\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2.png\" alt=\"click Add to Thunderbird\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2-300x130.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After installation, click the \u201c<strong>Restart Now<\/strong>\u201d button to complete the setup.<br \/>(<strong>Note:<\/strong> If Thunderbird is in Safe Mode, restart it in normal mode to continue.)<\/li>\n<li>Once restarted, right-click on the mailbox folder (e.g., Inbox) you want to export.<\/li>\n<li><em>Follow<\/em>: <strong>ImportExportTools NG<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Export all messages in the folder<\/strong> &gt; <strong>EML <\/strong>format.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3.png\" alt=\"Export all messages in the folder\" width=\"650\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose your preferred format:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EML format<\/strong>&#8211; Best for email backup and compatibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>HTML format<\/strong> (with attachments)- Preserves original formatting and attachments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select the destination folder on your system where you want to save the emails.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201c<strong>Select Folder.<\/strong>\u201d All selected emails will now be saved at your chosen location.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4.png\" alt=\"Click Select Folder\" width=\"640\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4.png 640w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_ImportExport_NG_Tools\"><\/span>Advantages of ImportExport NG Tools:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>One can backup or save Thunderbird emails in bulk.<\/li>\n<li>It allows saving emails in EML, HTML, and other formats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite these advantages, users do not prefer this tool for fear of losing emails. Also, it does not guarantee managing email attachments.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Profile_Manually\"><\/span>How to Backup Thunderbird Profile Manually?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To backup Thunderbird emails to external drive, simply copy the profile folder that stores all your emails, settings, and account data. Here&#8217;s how to create a Thunderbird profile folder backup:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First of all, run Thunderbird on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>\u2630<\/strong> menu icon in the top-right.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Help &gt; <strong>Troubleshooting Information<\/strong>.<br\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5.png\" alt=\"Go to Help Troubleshooting\" width=\"267\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5.png 267w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the Application Basics section, click <strong>Open Folder<\/strong> next to <strong>Profile Folder.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6.png\" alt=\"click Open Folder next to Profile\" width=\"650\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A file window will open. Copy the entire folder shown there.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7.png\" alt=\"Copy the entire folder\" width=\"650\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Finally, paste it to your backup hard drive location or USB.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can save all your Thunderbird data using this method, securely in one folder. Later, you can restore the full profile along with all folders into the Thunderbird directory. Still, there are other alternatives as well.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Thunderbird_Export_to_EML_Format\"><\/span>Easy Thunderbird Export to EML Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One can easily export Thunderbird emails to hard drive by saving emails to EML format. Here are the quick steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> &gt; go to the folder containing emails to backup.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select emails:\n<ul>\n<li>To select one, click on it.<\/li>\n<li>To select all, press <strong>Ctrl + A<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the selected emails or go to the Menu.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the<strong> Save As<\/strong> option &gt; <strong>File<\/strong>.<br\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/8.png\" alt=\"Choose the Save As option\" width=\"426\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/8.png 426w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/8-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Pick your desktop or preferred folder as the save location.<\/li>\n<li>At last, click on <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This will export your selected Thunderbird emails as individual .eml files for backup. You can re-import EML files using the ImportExport add-on in Thunderbird. Also, it facilitates users to backup only selective data from the mailbox.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issues_in_Manual_Backup\"><\/span>Common Issues in Manual Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s the list of issues you may face while performing a manual backup:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You may encounter export errors in EML format.<\/li>\n<li>Thunderbird may crash during bulk export.<\/li>\n<li>Not necessarily, mailbox data is restored correctly.<\/li>\n<li>The folder structure may not be retained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive_Securely\"><\/span>How to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive Securely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When all manual method fails, trust the <strong>Best Thunderbird Backup Softwar<\/strong>e by <strong>Aryson<\/strong>. No more hassle of depending on an add-on, simply download the tool, choose Thunderbird profile, and backup. It&#8217;s way more convenient for all users, whether they are technical or non-technical.<\/p>\n<p>The software is versatile, allowing users to create a backup of emails in various formats like PST, EML, MSG, PDF, etc. Even if you want to export Thunderbird emails to another email service, it is competent enough. Explore the key functionalities of the tool with the free version, and follow the procedure below to back up:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the Aryson Thunderbird Backup Software <\/span> on your PC and choose a <strong>Thunderbird profile<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>Note: <\/strong>You must have Thunderbird installed and configured on your system.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/9.png\" alt=\"Install the Aryson Thunderbird Backup Software\" width=\"650\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/9.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/9-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Next<\/strong> and preview the mailbox folder- emails and attachments.<\/li>\n<li>Make an appropriate folder selection for backup. Tap on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/10.png\" alt=\"Make an appropriate folder selection for backup\" width=\"650\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/10.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/10-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose a backup format from the list provided, such as <strong>PDF<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, apply filters from the given options to keep the backup precise.<\/li>\n<li>Specify to save Thunderbird data on a Hard Drive or a local drive.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button at the bottom right.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/11.png\" alt=\"click on the Convert button\" width=\"650\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/11.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/11-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re also looking for a reliable method to protect important data, backup Thunderbird emails to hard drive. This measure prevents data loss in case of accidental deletion or system crash. We have discussed both the manual approach and professional software for you. Either of the methods you use will create a secure backup that will ease your life. Moreover, it facilitates easy access to emails anytime and data recovery as well. So, make it a habit to maintain a regular backup of your Thunderbird mailbox and keep your emails organized.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748521212652\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. How do I backup my Thunderbird emails to an external hard drive?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Open Thunderbird > select your emails or folder > click on Menu > Save As > File > choose your external hard drive to save. This saves the emails in EML format at the defined location for future access. Alternatively, you can also use <strong>Aryson Thunderbird Backup Software<\/strong> for quick and easy backup.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748521246482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. Can I copy the entire Thunderbird profile to another drive?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. Go to <strong>Help<\/strong> > <strong>Troubleshooting Information<\/strong> > <strong>Open Folder<\/strong> > <strong>copy profile folder<\/strong> > <strong>paste to external hard drive<\/strong>. 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