{"id":3515,"date":"2025-08-19T15:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=3515"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:12:35","slug":"take-backup-of-roundcube-webmail-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/462\/take-backup-of-roundcube-webmail-emails.html","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Take a Backup of Roundcube Webmail Emails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to email, nothing is more important than your data. This is because your emails may contain business communications, invoices, contracts, or might include some personal memories that you don\u2019t want to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are using Roundcube Webmail, it\u2019s always a good practice to take regular backups of your mailbox. Backups not only help you recover from accidental deletions but also safeguard you during server migrations or unexpected technical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this detailed guide, we will walk you through the best methods to take a backup of Roundcube Webmail emails. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, you will find a method that suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Guide to Block Email on RoundCube Webmail<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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Methods to Back Up Roundcube Webmail Emails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Export Emails Directly from the Roundcube Interface<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Roundcube offers you a built-in option to download emails individually. Here are the steps to do this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 Log in to your Roundcube Webmail account.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"webmail<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2794 Turn the webmail interface skin into \u2018Larry\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"select<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2794 Open the folder (e.g: Inbox, Sent, Drafts) where the email is stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 Select the email you are looking to back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 Look for the \u2018Download (.eml)\u2019 <\/strong>option in the menu & download it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Download<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u27a2 What are its Pros?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 It\u2019s very simple; no extra tools are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 It saves emails in universally supported .eml format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a2 What are its Cons?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 It\u2019s time-consuming to back up hundreds or thousands of emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Guide to Change the Password in RoundCube Webmail\u200b<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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2. Backup via cPanel (Full Mailbox Backup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have cPanel access, you can back up the entire mailbox. Here are the steps to do this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 Log in to your cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"cpanel<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2794 Once logged in, go to \u2018File Manager.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"File<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2794 In that Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\/home\/username\/mail\/<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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\"navigate<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2794 Right-click on the \u2018Mail\u2019 <\/strong>option, look for the \u2018Compress\u2019 <\/strong>option, and select it.  There are various types of compression extensions like .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"compress<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2794 You have to compress and download the folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a2 What are its Pros?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 It takes a backup of the entire mailbox at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 It is useful during hosting migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a2 What are its Cons?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 It requires cPanel access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 You need technical knowledge to restore backed-up files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>What is Email Routing in cPanel & How to Do it?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Backing up your Roundcube Webmail is essential to keep your data safe and accessible at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 If you only need a few emails, use the Roundcube export option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 If you want to back up the entire mailbox, use the cPanel backup method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For maximum safety, consider storing your backups in multiple locations (local computer, external drive, or cloud storage). This ensures that your emails remain secure no matter what happens on the server.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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