Yahoo Mail needs no introduction. It’s been around for ages, and a lot of us probably have old emails in there that we wouldn’t want to lose. But Yahoo Mail backup is not a task that’s equally common or well understand. Thankfully, we have tools like Mail Backup X to get the backup done in the right manner, which is simple but without any trade-offs.

It can help you keep all your Yahoo mails properly backed up, at the place of your choice.

Today, we will walk you through each step on how you can setup Yahoo Mail backup using Mail Backup X. Note that the tool can be used for 15 days, risk-free, cost-free.

Get the genuine copy of Mail Backup X

You can find the genuine copy of the tool from the official website – MailBackupX.com. It’s best to avoid downloading the tool from other sources, even if you think you are getting some form of a discount. Unofficial sources can be risky. The software is distributed in a package form, with additional unwanted tools added without any clear information.

Mail Backup X have versions for both Windows and Macs, so make sure you’regetting the right kind for your computer. Windows users have todetermine if their system is 32-bit or 64-bit.

For Yahoo Mail backups, it doesn’t matter what operating system you have. This is because Yahoo Mail is web-based email account and independent of software from the users’ side.

Once you click download, your browser will usually ask you where you want to save it. Desktop works for a quick find, or you can put it in your Downloads folder.
Then find the setup file you just downloaded, double-click on it and you see a setup wizard. Installation would be pretty straightforward, and you are unlikely to find any issues there. It asks for standard stuff: like installation location and so on. You can leave it at the default.
When the installation finishes and you launch the tool, you will be asked for a license key. If you have purchased it, you should have received the key by email. If you can’t find it, you can also contact InventPure customer support, which is available 24×7.
Also note that you can use the tool without activation as well. Just lick on “Activate Free Trial” and start using the tool. It will work for 15 days without any interruptions. Even after the free trial, you can view the emails from your backups and even export them to whatever format you need to.

Starting steps of your Yahoo Backup Plan

Now that we are done with setting up the tool, we are ready to back up Yahoo mailbox. The first thing to do is to create a new profile. This allows you to have distinct settings for each profile.

Check out your main Mail Backup X dashboard, the one you see when you first open the program. You should see a pane titled “Tasks,” under which will be a quick-action link –”Setup a New Backup Profile.” Click on it.

Can’t find it? There’s another way. Go to the page called “My Backup Profiles.” You can navigate to that page from the left menu bar. There you will find the same option to create a new backup profile.

How to Select Yahoo as your emails source?

Mail Backup X works with some email providers right out of the box. It has native integrations with Gmail, Outlook.com, and other Microsoft providers like Office 365 and Exchange. You won’t see Yahoo icon on the list. But that’s nothing to be worried about.

The next screen will show you icons for some of the popular email clients (desktop based)– Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail (If you are on Mac), and more. But that’s not what we’re after. Instead, look around for an icon labeled “Email Server.” That’s what you want to click on, to connect your Yahoo mail.

Now you’re going to see another list, numerous email providers. Again, we can just ignore all of them. We want to back up Yahoo Mail. The one we are interested in is labeled “IMAP Server.” Click on it, andthat’s how we start backing up your Yahoo emails directly.

Connecting Yahoo Account with Mail Backup X

This step is pretty much what you’d expect. You’ll need to type in your Yahoo email address and your password. This is just like when you log into Yahoo through your web browser.

There can be additional security settings, like two-factor authentication using your device or one-time code from authenticator app. If for some reason you can’t log in, there’s a “Manual Configuration” button you can try. That’s where you’d put in specific details like server names and ports. Some Yahoo account, particular the older ones, might be using non-standard protocols for IMAP.

Sometimes, you might need to check your Yahoo Mail settings to make sure “IMAP” is turned on.

Adjusting the Scope of Yahoo Folders

After you are logged in, you should see a list of all your Yahoo mail folders. If you want the whole Yahoo database backed up, just click on the “Continue” button to procced.

But if you can be more selective on what you back up from Yahoo. For that, you can uncheck any folders you don’t want included.

Note that if the folder list looks empty, or you expect to see some folders there, but you can’t, double-check those IMAP settings in Yahoo again. Sometimes, each folder has its own little switch to let programs like Mail Backup X using IMAP to see those folders.

All the Settings: Fine-tuning the profile.

The final step is about the configurations. Here you can adjust the settings of the profile.

Give it a Name: Come up with a name for your Yahoo Mail backup profile. It can be anything really, but something that makes sense to you, like “Yahoo Backup – March 2023″ or whatever helps you keep track.
Where to Store It: You’ll need to click a button like “Choose a Space” – that’s where you tell Mail Backup X where to save your backup file. Could be your computer’s hard drive, an external drive, or maybe even a cloud storage service. Cloud-based solutions including Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox have native integrations. But you can also add an FTP server.
Keeping files private: You’ll see a choice about security – “Secured (Encrypted)” or “Un-Secured”. Secured means your backup gets scrambled (encrypted), so only someone with the password (you) can read it. Un-Secured is simpler, but a bit less safe.
Backup Timing: Decide when and how often the tool will retrieve emails from Yahoo account to update the backups. “Automatic (Recommended)” is the easiest, as it’ll do it for you. But not just that, it also works in real time, updating the files as soon as new emails arrive. “Manual” means you have to start the backup yourself, and “Recurring” lets you pick a schedule, like every week or every day.
USB Power-Up (Optional): If you want, there’s an option called “Add USB drive”. This means if you plug in a USB stick, Mail Backup X can automatically copy your Yahoo Mail backup there too.

Click the save button to save all your settings. Now the profile is ready to start backing up Yahoo emails.

If you are using free trial version to follow this guide, here’s an idea: this this backup run for the full trial period (it’s about 15 days).That way, you get to see how the program handles backing up your real emails, and you can decide if the features are worth it for you.

With a live backup running, you’ll get a feel for features like user-friendliness, how big the backup files are, and whether the program is easy to check up on. You’ll see firsthand how the automatic backups (if you chose that option) work for you.Plus, if you do a restore test during the trial, you’ll know the recovery process is smooth.

Basically, those 15 days are a chance to see how Mail Backup X truly fits into your workflow, handling your specific Yahoo Mail data and its backups.