This article explains how to copy or back up AOL Mail using its Desktop Gold version.

What to Know

  • Log in to AOL Desktop Gold and select the Settings icon.Go to the My Data tab and select Export. Choose a location and select Save.

Back Up or Copy Mail in AOL

Desktop Gold lets you back up emails you want to save and other data to a file that can be easily transferred to another computer. This data includes toolbar favorites and settings associated with your AOL username.

Backing up your locally saved messages is also a great way to move them from an old computer to a new one where you restore them.

  • Sign in to AOL Desktop Gold.
  • Select the Settings icon. General Settings will open.
  • Select the My Data tab.
  • Select Export.
  • Choose the location where you want to back up the file and select Save.
  • By default, AOL saves the backup file in your My Documents folder. The name includes AOL Desktop Backup along with the date you created the backup.
  • Create an optional password for your backup file, if you wish. Doing so gives you added security.
  • You must enter this password if you import the backup data to another computer.

The export progress window opens and notifies you when the export is completed.

Sign in to AOL Desktop Gold.

Select the Settings icon. General Settings will open.

Select the My Data tab.

Select Export.

Choose the location where you want to back up the file and select Save.

By default, AOL saves the backup file in your My Documents folder. The name includes AOL Desktop Backup along with the date you created the backup.

Create an optional password for your backup file, if you wish. Doing so gives you added security.

You must enter this password if you import the backup data to another computer.

You can use a removable flash drive if you ever need to transfer the file onto another computer.

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