Last updated on October 18th, 2022 at 11:18 am
In this post, we’ll guide you through how to move Thunderbird mailbox to new computer and not lose any of your data. We will also explain how to create a Thunderbird backup or moving it to another email service. Also, keep reading until the close.
Introduction
Mozilla Thunderbird is a desktop-based email client that allows users to manage multiple accounts from one device. It can support the both POP as well as IMAP mail accounts. When you install the app it will create an account folder at its root address.
If you’re making arrangements to connect your Thunderbird account on a different computer and you want to transfer your information from one computer to another, there’s a manual method to do it. It’s easy and efficient however, it requires some basic technical knowledge.
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In order to move Thunderbird to a new computer, we must transfer the folder that contains profile information. This folder is also known as to be the Thunderbird Backup folder. Before proceeding, we will talk about the advantages of conserving Thunderbird emails.
Benefits of Backing Up Thunderbird Profile
The process of creating a backup of mailbox’s data can be beneficial in numerous ways. Below , we’ll discuss some of the benefits of backup and migration of thunderbird to a new computer.
- It lets you backup your Thunderbird mailbox’s data and restore it when required.
- It is not necessary to manually add an existing Thunderbird profile to a different computer when creating email accounts.
- Additionally, you can export your Thunderbird information to another webmail and email clients.
Now, We know the reasons why we copy Thunderbird onto a new computer. Now is the time to test the best method of transfer your information.
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Steps to Move Thunderbird mailbox to a New Computer
There are following two steps to transfer thunderbird from your old computer. The first step is to find your Thunderbird profile file, then transfer it onto the external hard drive. After that, copy it to the destination system, and add it in your Thunderbird profile.
Let’s look at how to accomplish it.
1. Copy Thunderbird Data
- Install Mozilla Thunderbird Application in your system.
- Click on menu button in the upper right corner.
- After that, click Help and then click on Option 2. Further Trouble shooting Instructions option.
- A Trouble shooting Information page will be open. Go into the Profile folder and then press the Open Folder button.
- It will reveal the location in it. You can go 3rd levels and you will reach roaming folder.
- Find the Thunderbird folder, then right-click it. Copy the entire folder.
- Make sure you close your Thunderbird email client as it can cause issues.
- After that, copy the folder onto your external Drive either OneDrive..
2. Set up Thunderbird on New Computer
- Install the Thunderbird application on your new computer.
- Start the application, however, do not create an account. Instead you should close the setup wizard.
- Select the Menu button and choose help followed by More Troubleshooting Info.
- After that, press to open Folder button to return three levels higher until the Roaming
- Then take a copy of then the Thunderbird folder from your internal drive, or from the One Drive and then paste it inside the Roaming directory.
If you follow the steps above to move Thunderbird to a new computer with ease. There is no need for additional software or tools to complete the transfer.
Move Thunderbird to New Computer Using Professional Tool
The procedure above is an ideal when you need to move Thunderbird between computers. However, what if you wish to move your Thunderbird information to an account like Gmail or Yahoo Mail account? The best option is Thunderbird Backup Tool that aids in Thunderbird migration to various email accounts, and also backup into various files.
Conclusion
I hope that you’ve learned how to transfer Thunderbird to a new system without the need for any additional tools. Make copies of the folder in your Thunderbird profile folder and copy it into the new system by using the external disk. For migrating mailboxes to another email service, a professional application is the ideal choice.