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Running Linux Debian Jessie with claws email client...
I am changing my email hosting service provider (I have no control over the server--so I can't back up the emails on the server itself.). I use imap. The problem is I don't want to lose my current emails. The email client will sync with the new server and delete all my current email.
What is the best way to stop the deletion of the current emails?
I was thinking export them before switching servers, then import them back after the first sync on the new server. But, I keep seeing import options, but no export options. I am using claws email client.
So I need to know how to export my emails or come up with some other solution. Any ideas helpful.
I will try that... Will that save all the emails locally, if I am Also, I just found OfflineIMAP and was wondering if that would work. – ajnabi – 2016-05-27T20:02:53.383
My comment got saved wrong.... 'Will that save all the emails locally, if I am ' should not be there. – ajnabi – 2016-05-27T20:35:19.470
Yes, if you drag the messages to a local folder, they will be stored fully in that local folder. (Claws uses the MH format; Thunderbird supports Maildir and mbox; OfflineIMAP also uses Maildir; all of them can be inspected with a text editor.) – user1686 – 2016-05-28T09:11:37.273
Your suggestion worked real well using the MH local folder. I have yet to explore OfflineIMAP, but intend to, as it looks useful. Thanks – ajnabi – 2016-05-29T20:07:59.097