FastMail Backup: FastMail IMAP Access from Server Account![]() FastMail IMAP is a method of accessing a location called FastMail IMAP server directory directly, without unnecessary downloading FastMail email messages to some local folder. Handy Backup utilizes FastMail IMAP access to email accounts, requiring no local folders to make FastMail backup. Free Download Version 8.5.0, built on September 19, 2023 Principal Advantages of FastMail FM IMAP BackupDirect Download, Direct RestorationAccess to FM email via FastMail IMAP server requires no bridge software. You can save and restore your FastMail account directly, saving both time and local storage space from unnecessary job of creating a transitive copy from downloaded messages. You can even save FastMail email data to another server! Scheduled Activity, Controlled ProcessingHandy Backup allows you scheduling IMAP FastMail backup tasks to an exact time and repeat these tasks at a period from a minute to several months. It also allows built-in methods of FastMail encryption, partial (incremental, differential and mixed) backup, storing many versions of the same backup, etc. ![]() ![]() Storage Selection, Free AccessFor FastMail IMAP backup, the Handy Backup utility allows many storages. You can backup FastMail to Google Drive, save the message database on a local disk, use an FTP, or take another option to store FastMail email content. You can also read, modify and copy unencrypted backups in EML format freely. Other Features of Handy BackupIn addition to crucial features useful for FastMail IMAP access, Handy Backup provides some other possibilities and tools for smooth, quick and reliable backup, including:
Recommended Solution![]() Version 8.5.0, built on September 19, 2023. 116 MB Handy Backup StandardIn the Standard edition, you will find the "Email" feature for making FastMail backup via IMAP, a full set of built-in control tools, and some plug-ins for accessing different data types and storages! Free 30-days trial version! How to Make Fastmail Backup Using Default Fastmail Server SettingsHere is a brief instruction about creating a Fastmail backup task using a particular server configuration for your account.
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How to Restore a FM Email Content from BackupCreate a restoration task on the Step 1, instead of a backup task. Then select a file backup.hbi from your backup location. This file contains all the data about your backup, including the default place for restoring your FastMail IMAP backup data.
![]() Here we are using Yahoo! just as an example! In latter case, you will see a dialog for selecting a new data location. Note that you must have a previously created connection. Choose a new place, create a folder for restored data if you need it, and click OK to continue. Note: Excepting the migration for freshly created accounts, we are recommending always moving your Fastmail backup data to another folder than actual messages existed in the destination account. This may be crucial for preserving data from an accidental loss. Download Handy Backup Version 8.5.0, built on September 19, 2023 All the listed features turn Handy Backup into a strong, versatile tool for FastMail IMAP backup. |
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