The protection of your critical data depends on backing up your emails. If you wish to migrate or back up your emails to Windows Live Mail, you are in the correct location and are using Yandex Mail. The manual method and the IMAP Backup and Restore Tool are used. This basic guide will help you through the procedure.

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Method 1: Manually Backup Yandex Mail to Windows Live Mail

If you prefer to handle your email backup without using any additional software, the manual technique is an excellent choice. These easy guidelines will help you to get your Yandex Mail backed up to Windows Live Mail.

First: Configure Yandex Mail on Windows Live Mail.

Before you can backup your emails, you must first connect your Yandex Mail account to Windows Live Mail.

  1. Open Windows Live Mail on your machine.
  2. From the menu, click the Add account choice.
  3. Another window will show up. Choose an email account.
  4. Please provide your Yandex Mail email address and password in the following mandatory fields.
  5. Enter this for the server settings:
  • IMAP incoming mail server: imap.yandex.com
  • SMTP (outgoing mail server) yandex.com

    6. To finalize the configuration, select "Next."

Windows Live Mail now syncs with your Yandex Mail account, allowing you to retrieve and backup your emails.

Second: Download Yandex Mail's emails.

Once Yandex Mail is connected to Windows Live Mail, you can begin downloading the emails you want to backup.

  1. Open Windows Live Mail, then find your Yandex Mail mailbox.
  2. Select the emails you want to back up, or use Ctrl + A to select all of them.
  3. After right-clicking on the selected emails, select "Save As."
  4. Click Save after selecting the folder you wish to save the backup in.

This strategy is ideal for small-scale email backup. However, if you have many emails, the process could take longer. Similar steps can be used to back up areas like Sent, Drafts, and Trash.

Method 2: Use the Expert's Recommended Solution to Backup Yandex Mail to Windows Live Mail

If you're looking for a more automated and efficient way to backup Yandex Mail to Windows Live Mail, the ViceVersa IMAP Backup and Restore Tool is an excellent choice.  The application supports all major IMAP servers, like Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, Outlook.com, Yandex Mail, etc.  It saves files in multiple file formats, including PST, EML, MSG, MBOX, etc., while maintaining the original structure during the process.  The GUI is simple and user-friendly, letting users backup Yandex Mail into WLM format.  It is a suitable application for both individuals and business users.  This software allows you to back up your emails without having to manually select each one.

Steps to Follow

  • Download the ViceVersa IMAP Backup and Restore Tool.
  • Enter the login details

  • Select the emails and folders.

  • Choose the output format as EML.

  • Decide on the location where you will save it.
  • Hit the Backup Now Button.

Finish

Either the professional or the manual approach will help you to back up your Yandex Mail to Windows Live Mail. For smaller backups, the manual approach performs effectively; for bigger, more frequent backups, the IMAP Backup and Restore Tool is excellent. Select the approach that most fits your requirements; rest easy knowing your critical emails are securely backed up.