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Download or Backup OVH/OVHcloud Email to PC: Best Solutions

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Published On July 23rd, 2026
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Quick Answer: You can backup OVH email locally on your computer or to external hard drive to manage your storage or keep your data safe using the following ways:

  • Save limited OVH emails using the “Download” option – for local access
  • Download complete OVH mailbox using an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird
  • Automated OVH Mail backup software for faster bulk export in multiple saving options with attachments & in an organized way.

Here we have discussed all methods step-by-step with their advantages & limitations so that you can choose which method will meet your needs best.

Note: Although OVH emails enable you to download emails in .eml format there is no in-built way to export the entire mailbox at once.

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  1. Importance of OVH Email Backup
  2. OVH Backup Methods
  3. Backup via Webmail
  4. Via Email Client
  5. Automated OVH Backup Tool
  6. FAQs

Importance of OVH Email Backup for Businesses & Professionals

OVH Mail is an email service offered by OVH cloud that lets you access your mailbox via Webmail interface or via email clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, Mac Mail etc via real-time IMAP connection. Since all the email data is stored on OVH cloud server, having a local copy is crucial for businesses due to following reasons:

Offline Access

Access Data Offline
Local access without internet in case of emergencies such as server failure or often in court & legal proceedings in a non-editable way.
 Preserve OVH Emails

Preserve OVH Emails
For data retention policies by EU or other governmental bodies, having an OVH email backup helps avoid data loss in case of accidental deletion or cyber attack. Businesses also backup their OVH mailboxes when migrating to a different ecosystem or server.
 Manage OVH Cloud Storage

Manage OVH Cloud Storage
Managing mailbox data is crucial for productivity and cost efficiency as cloud storage can be costly – saving OVH data locally helps you never lose access to those emails deleted from the server.

3 Tested Methods to Download or Backup OVH Emails Locally

Here is a quick comparison between all the free and automated solutions to save OVH emails so you can choose the most suited one for your requirement and based on the plan you are using (Eg: MX, OVHcloud Email Pro, OVHcloud Exchange):

Factor Webmail’s Download Option Email Client Automated OVH Backup Tool – by RecoveryTools
Complete Mailbox Download No Yes Yes
Saving Format Only EML PST or MBOX (Based on email client used) 25+ local saving formats (EML, PST, MBOX, PDF, DOC etc)
Configuration Required No – direct login in webmail Yes /No (Based on method via which you are accessing emails) No – simple connecting to account via IMAP
Preserves Folder Structure No Yes Yes
Attachments Yes Yes Yes
Multi OVH Account Backup Not Possible Not Possible Possible
Cost Free Based on the email client you are using Paid with free demo

Method 1: Download Individual OVH Emails from Webmail

This is the best method for users who need to backup limited & selective emails from their OVH account to PC.

  1. Sign in to the OVH webmail (https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-in/mail/).
  2. Enter your OVH email address & passwords.
  3. Open the mailbox from which you want to download OVH emails.
  4. Select the required emails, click on More (three-dots) >> Download (.eml).

Common Issue User Faces with Webmail Method to Save OVH Emails

  • Hangs with multiple exports and does not work with bulk exports.
  • Only one saving option is available.

Although suitable for download it is not a true backup solution.

Method 2: Backup OVH Email Account Using Email Client

You can backup an OVH mailbox using any email client. Here we have discussed using – Outlook and Thunderbird as they are widely used across industries and offer major savings like – PST and MBOX which are crucial email restore formats.

Using Outlook Desktop App

This method is best for the OVHcloud Exchange plan as New Outlook does require a subscription account to export to PST. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Open Outlook desktop on your computer.
  2. Click on File >> Account Info >> Add Account.
  3. Enter your OVH email ID and password.
  4. Once the account is configured and the emails are synced, again click on File >> Open & Export.
  5. Go to Export and Get Started to begin OVH export.

Using Thunderbird – Complete Free Method

Thunderbird is a fully free open-source email client, it lets you backup OVH emails on all Mac, Windows and Linux devices easily.

  1. Download & open Thunderbird on your computer.
  2. In the account configuration pop up enter your OVH mail id and name.
  3. You may need to enter your IMAP & SMTP server details.
    • imap.mail.ovh.net | 993 | SSL/TLS | Normal Password
    • smtp.mail.ovh.net | 465 | SSL/TLS | Normal Password
  4. Install the ImportExport Tools NG Add-On from the “Themes & Add-Ons”.
  5. Right-Click on the mailbox >> Choose ImportExport Tools NG >> Folder Export (.mbox) >> Flattened Subfolders.
  6. Press OK.
  7. Choose the Saving Destination and press Save.

Common Problems with Email Client Based OVH Backup

  • Account configuration and final export often fails due to technical issues.
  • The Thunderbird method depends on ImportExport Tools NG which may not be compatible with all versions.
  • There is no option for selective export with filters.

Method 3: Automate OVH Email Backup Using RecoveryTools

RecoveryTools Email Backup Tool for Mac & Windows lets you download complete OVH mailboxes with attachments, formatting, preserved folder and complete integrity structure easily from multiple OVH accounts in one go. Download OVH mail from 25+ local saving format today. Give a try to the free demo version of the tool.

How RecoveryTools OVH Mail Backup Tool Works?

Easily save all OVH mailboxes at once in 5 simple steps without any issue:

  1. Download and open the RecoveryTools OVH Mail Backup Tool.
    ovh backup tool
  2. Select IMAP from the source.
    select IMAP as source
  3. Enter your OVH email ID, password and server details.
  4. Select the folders you want to backup from your OVH account and choose the saving option.
    select saving option
  5. Press the backup button.

Key Benefits of Backing Up OVH Mail with RecoveryTools Software

A dedicated OVH email backup tool is best for users who need to back up complete mailboxes of multiple accounts for compliance and record retention purposes with complete data integrity.

Support 25+ Local Saving Option

Backup OVH mailbox in MBOX, PDF, EML, DOC, MSG, TXT, OLM, CSV, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Thunderbird, Google Workspace, Office 365, Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, IBM Verse, etc.

Multi Account OVH Backup

Batch mode option of OVH backup tool lets you save emails from multiple accounts in one go simply via the CSV import including all OVH user of admin emails with passwords.

Advanced OVH Backup Filters

Backup multiple OVH emails based on filters like date range, sender and receiver address, subject and more. There are other advanced options such as Incremental Backup that lets you only download new OVH emails from the last mailbox backup.

100% Secure OVH Backup

RecoveryTools OVH Downloader software is ISO-certified, GDPR & HIPAA Compliant and offers secure Proxy support.

Complete Data Integrity

You can preserve all emails, attachments, folder hierarchy along with all meta email attributes like CC/BCC, Date, To & From addresses, inline images, formatting and email headers.

Organises OVH Mail Backup

OVH Mail backup software has multiple file naming options such as Subject + Date (dd-mm-yyyy), From + Subject + Date (yyyy-mm-dd), From + Subject + Date (dd-mm-yyyy), Date (dd-mm-yyyy) + From + Subject, Date (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss) + From + Subject, and Date (yyyy-mm-dd hhmm) etc so as you can easily find the email even in archived folders.

FAQS: OVH Backup Email

Q: What is the best method for ongoing OVH email backup?

RecoveryTools OVH email export tool is the best method for ongoing backup as it offers incremental backup helps you avoid manual export efforts and with advanced concurrency settings, helps you backup the entire mailbox completely.

Q: Can I directly backup OVH emails from its native webmail?

Although you can download limited emails, downloading the entire mailbox via the OVH webmail is not possible one go and can be extremely time taking or done manually. Instead you can use an email client or automated solution.

Q: Which format should I use to save OVH emails?

The best format depends on what you need. PST is good for Outlook, MBOX for Thunderbird, EML for single emails and PDF for sharing or archiving.

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