Why Access Gmail Emails in Thunderbird?

Sometimes,users need to switch cloud-based applications and move to desktop-based email client. There could be several reasons with the users to do this. Here,we are talking about switching Gmailand opting Thunderbird. Gmail is not totally safe and the account can be hacked by hackers or some unauthorized users. This is one of the main reasons among users to switch Gmail. In case of desktop-based clients,Thunderbird is one of the renowned email applications which is available freely. With Mozilla Thunderbird,users can access data even without an internet connectivity. Now the question arises,how to move old data of Google account into Thunderbird? To do this,we are going to elaborate two smooth solutions in this article.

Enhanced Security

Better protection against unauthorized access

Offline Access

Access emails without internet connection

Advanced Features

Powerful email management tools

Data Backup

Local backup of your important emails

Two Methods to Access Gmail in Thunderbird

You can choose between two reliable methods to transfer your Gmail data to Thunderbird:

Using Google Takeout

Manual method using Google's built-in export tool

Automated Solution

Quick and easy method using Gmail Backup Tool

Method 1:Using Google Takeout

Export Gmail Emails

  1. Open any browser and login to your Gmail
  2. Open Google Takeoutin the new tab,you will find download your data
  3. Select Data to Includesection and select Mails
  4. After that,in File Typeoption,you need to select a formatin which you want to download the files. Select ZIP or TGZ.
  5. Now,in delivery methodoption,select Send download via email,add to drive,add to Dropbox,or add to OneDrive.
  6. After the desired option selection,click on Create Archive button.
  7. Finally,click on the Download buttonto download Gmail emails.

Set up Thunderbird

If you already have an account in Thunderbird the you can simply move to the next step. But in case,your account is not configured,configure it and then import MBOX files in Mozilla Thunderbird.

Import Gmail MBOX into Thunderbird

To do this,first of all install ImportExportTools Add-onon your Thunderbird and then follow the steps –

  • Go to FileChoose ImportExportToolsadd and the select Import mailboxoption
  • Select MBOX files to importand upload MBOX files.
  • Click OK.
  • Wait for the process to import MBOX into TBird.

Method 2:Automated Solution (Recommended)

For non-technical users,the automated solution using Gmail Backup Toolis the most efficient way to export Gmail to MBOXformat and access it in Thunderbird.

Download and Install

Download and run the software on your system

Configure Settings

  1. Add Gmail account login
  2. Choose a folderto export from Gmail account
  3. Select MBOX formatto save the files
  4. Specify a location to save the resultant files

Start Conversion

Hit the Convert Nowbutton and wait for the process to complete

Conclusion

Both methods provide reliable ways to access your Gmail emails in Thunderbird. While the manual method using Google Takeout is free,the automated solution using Gmail Backup Tooloffers a more efficient and user-friendly experience,especially for those who want to transfer Google Workspace data to Thunderbird.

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