Automatic IMAP Email Backup Tool

IMAP email backup enables seamless connection to an email service, automatically downloading account folders to local or network storage, separate from the original location. Handy Backup includes a dedicated Email plugin, acting as an IMAP backup wizard to efficiently copy emails to any desired destination.

Download our free trial version today and experience the power of effortless IMAP email backup with Handy Backup. Discover how easy it is to safeguard your email data with our user-friendly and reliable software—try it now and enjoy peace of mind!

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IMAP E-mail Backup Tool



Additional Features of IMAP Backup Software


Rely on Handy Backup as your trusted IMAP backup tool and enjoy key benefits with this dedicated software solution. With Handy Backup, you gain a comprehensive set of features, allowing you to:

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Automated Backup Scheduling

Schedule backups to run at specific times, on a recurring basis, or triggered by system events. Ensure your email data is consistently backed up without manual intervention.

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Flexible Backup Methods

Utilize various backup methods such as incremental, differential, mixed, and versioned backups to meet your specific needs. Protect your data with multiple IMAP mail backup strategies.

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Cloud Storage Integration

Back up emails from an IMAP server to cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, and others. Easily manage and access your backups from anywhere.

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Data Compression and Encryption

Compress your email database into ZIP files and/or encrypt it with 128-bit BlowFish encryption. Enhance the security and manageability of your backup files.

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Real-time Notifications

Receive notifications and detailed reports via email or directly through the Management Panel. Stay informed about the status of your backups and any potential issues.

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Affordable Lifetime License

Benefit from a cost-effective lifetime license with our IMAP Backup Tool, ensuring long-term access to the software without recurring fees. Invest in reliable backup solutions with no hidden costs.




User Feedback on Handy Backup’s IMAP Email Backup Feature

Review About IMAP Backup Solution by Handy Backup

"I backup my mailbox content from seven or eight servers together to my home NAS storage, for both convenience and security, as I can easily lose some important mails in the everyday hustle and bustle. Handy Backup does it efficiently and conveniently, allowing me not bothering about preserving my emails intact. More, I can sometimes restore all these emails to my main email IMAP server, to sort these mails and reply to most important messages! Excellent tool for my business!"

Benefits of IMAP Email Backup

Enhanced Security Accessibility

IMAP ensures that your email data is securely stored on the server and backed up regularly. By maintaining your emails on the server and creating backups, you reduce the risk of data loss due to hardware failures or other issues.


With IMAP, your emails are stored on the server and synchronized across all your devices. This means you can access your backed-up emails from anywhere, whether you're using a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Efficient Data Management Automatic Synchronization

IMAP allows for easier organization and management of your emails. Backups can be performed for specific folders or entire accounts, ensuring that all your important communications are preserved and easily retrievable.


IMAP backup solutions often include features for automatic synchronization, meaning that any new emails or changes are promptly backed up without manual intervention.

Reduced Storage Needs Consistent Backup Updates

Since IMAP stores emails on the server and backs them up separately, you save local storage space on your devices, which can be particularly useful for users with limited disk space.


IMAP backups can be scheduled to run at regular intervals, ensuring that your email data is consistently updated and protected from recent changes or deletions.

Restoring Email from IMAP Backup

Restoring emails from an IMAP backup is just as straightforward as creating the backup. To restore your emails, use the New Task Wizard to set up a restoration task, following similar steps as those used for creating a backup task.

  • If you need to change the destination for restoring your IMAP email backup, select the advanced task wizard mode on Step 1. Then, on Step 3, click the "Change location" button while setting up the restoration task. You can now choose a new IMAP server or account to restore your emails to.

Restore Email from IMAP Backup

Caveat: To move or clone your data to another server, ensure you have an email migration tool with a connection established to the target server through an appropriate IMAP backup task. Performing preventive backups before any restoration or migration helps mitigate the risk of incidental data loss.

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