Do You Need an Email Backup Plan?
At SaneBox, we love all things email. While we focus on prioritizing and managing your inbox, we also understand the importance of safeguarding your emails.
Here’s why you should consider an email backup solution:
- Data Loss Prevention: Accidental deletions, human error, viruses, and even email attacks can all lead to lost emails. A backup ensures you have a copy even if something goes wrong.
Retrospect Backup: A Potential Solution for Email Backups (MacOS)
We recently tested Retrospect Backup for backing up email accounts. This software lets you create local and cloud-based backups for various email providers, including Yahoo! (which requires an app-specific password).
Here’s a quick guide to setting up Retrospect Solo for backing up a Yahoo! email account:
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Add Email Account as Source: In Retrospect, add your Yahoo! email account as a source for backup. Remember to create an app-specific password for Retrospect to access your account.
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Create a Media Set: Define a “Media Set” to specify where your email backup will be stored. You can choose a local drive or cloud storage for your backups.
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Start Backup: Use the Backup Assistant to initiate the backup process. Select your email account as the source and the Media Set as the destination.
No Matter Your Choice, Back Up Your Emails!
While Retrospect is one option, explore other backup solutions that might better suit your needs. Remember, having a backup plan is crucial for email security.
SaneBox Support is Here to Help!
Even though we’re not in the email backup business, we’re happy to answer any general email-related questions or offer suggestions on email backups. Feel free to contact us via link.