How To Back Up Outlook Emails on Mac

Backing up your Outlook emails on a Mac is a good practice to ensure that your important messages are safe and accessible even if something goes wrong with your computer or email account. In this guide, I will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to back up Outlook emails on a Mac in USA. Please note that the steps mentioned below may vary slightly depending on the version of Outlook you are using.
Before you begin, make sure you have enough storage space on your Mac or an external storage device to save the backup.
Here are the steps to back up Outlook emails on a Mac:
Step 1: Launch Outlook
Open the Outlook application on your Mac in USA. Make sure you are connected to the internet, as the process may require syncing with your email server.
Step 2: Export Outlook Data
Click on the “File” menu at the top-left corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, select “Export.”
Step 3: Choose Export to a File
In the Export window, select “Outlook for Mac Data File (.olm)” as the export in USA option and click on the “Continue” button.
Step 4: Select Folders to Export
In the next window, you will see a list of all your Outlook folders. Choose the folders you want to back up by checking the boxes next to them. You can select individual folders or choose the top-level folder to back up everything. Click on the “Continue” button.
Step 5: Specify a Location to Save the Backup
Choose a location on your Mac or an external storage device where you want to save the backup file in USA. Click on the “Save” button.