--- title: The best email backup software for your home and office description: Protect your email data with Acronis reliable email backup software for Microsoft 365, Outlook and OneDrive. Back up your email directly to the Acronis Cloud canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/email-backup-software/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # The best email backup software for your home and office Now with boosted security From **€49.99** per year [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/purchasing/?utm_webteam=product-header) [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/trial/?utm_webteam=product-header) Looking for assistance? ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What makes Acronis True Image the best email backup software? While Acronis True Image is a powerful solution for overall data protection of your devices and gives you protection against cyberthreats. It also lets you create backups of your Outlook data, your personal Microsoft 365 account and OneDrive files. Your email account stores a huge amount of personal and important data, such as emails, attachments, and OneDrive files. So, you always have a secure backup of this precious data in case of accidental deletion, cyberattacks or service disruptions. ### Can I backup multiple email accounts, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and OneDrive, with Acronis email backup software? Yes, with Acronis True Image you can easily backup multiple email accounts, including Outlook, Microsoft 365 and OneDrive ### How to backup email from Microsoft 365 using Acronis email backup software? You can follow the steps explained in this section of the [User Guide](https://www.acronis.com/support/documentation/ATI2026/#42434.html?Highlight=microsoft%20365/) ### How does Acronis True Image ensure the security and privacy of my backed-up email data? Acronis True Image is a cybersecurity and backup solution designed to help protect your data, including email data, and ensure your data's security and privacy. ### Can I schedule automatic email backups for my accounts? Yes, within Acronis True Image, you can schedule automatic backups for Microsoft 365 accounts. This feature allows you to safeguard your important emails, contacts, calendars, and attachments from Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) by creating regular backups. Here's a general guide on how you might schedule automatic backups for your Microsoft 365 accounts within Acronis True Image: 1. Access the Acronis True Image Dashboard: • Log in to your Acronis True Image account. • Navigate to the Dashboard or Backup section. 2. Select Microsoft 365 Backup Option: • Look for an option related to Microsoft 365 or Cloud backups. It might be labeled as "Cloud-to-Cloud Backup" or "Microsoft 365 Backup." 3. Add Microsoft 365 Account: • You'll likely find an option to add a new Microsoft 365 account for backup purposes. • Enter your Microsoft 365 account credentials (username and password). 4. Configure Backup Settings: • Once your account is added, you can set up backup preferences. • Select the types of data you want to back up (emails, contacts, calendars, etc.). • Set a backup schedule: Choose how frequently you want backups to occur (daily, weekly, etc.) and at what time. 5. Review and Confirm: • Review your backup settings to ensure they align with your preferences. • Confirm the schedule and the data you've selected for backup. ### Can I access and restore my email backups from any device or only the device where the backup was created? With Acronis True Image's cloud-to-cloud backup feature for Microsoft 365, you can access and restore your email backups from any device with an internet connection. This means you're not restricted to restoring backups only on the device where the backup was initially created. Here's how you can typically access and restore your Microsoft 365 email backups from various devices: 1. Login to Acronis True Image: a. Access the Acronis True Image platform from any device with a compatible web browser. b. Log in using your account credentials. 2. Navigate to Backup Section: a. Find the section related to Microsoft 365 backups or cloud-to-cloud backups within the Acronis dashboard. 3. View and Access Backups: a. Once logged in, you should see your Microsoft 365 backup data. b. From here, you can view and access your backed-up emails, contacts, calendars, and other data regardless of the device you're using. 4. Restore from Any Device: a. If you need to restore any of your Microsoft 365 data, you can initiate the restore process directly from the Acronis True Image interface. b. Select the data you want to restore and follow the instructions provided by Acronis to complete the restoration process. Confirm Restored Data: a. After initiating the restore process, you can verify that the restored data appears in your Microsoft 365 account. Acronis True Image is designed to provide accessibility and flexibility in managing backups and restoring data from multiple devices. It's crucial to ensure that you have proper access credentials and permissions to perform these actions across devices. ### Does Acronis True Image offer file versioning for email attachments, allowing me to recover previous versions if needed? Acronis True Image offers file versioning for Microsoft 365 email attachments, allowing you to recover previous versions if needed. This feature provides an added layer of security and convenience by enabling you to access and restore earlier versions of email attachments within your Microsoft 365 account. Here's how file versioning typically works within Acronis True Image for Microsoft 365: 1. Backup of Email Attachments: a. Acronis True Image backs up your Microsoft 365 email attachments as part of its cloud-to-cloud backup process. 2. Versioning of Email Attachments: a. When attachments are backed up, Acronis retains multiple versions of these attachments over time. b. Each time an attachment is modified or updated within your Microsoft 365 account, Acronis captures these changes and retains the previous versions. 3. Accessing Previous Versions: a. Within the Acronis True Image interface, you should have the ability to view and access the different versions of your email attachments. b. You can select the specific version you need and restore it if required. 4. Restoring Previous Versions: a. If you need to revert to a previous version of an email attachment, you can initiate the restoration process through Acronis True Image. b. Select the desired version of the attachment you want to restore and follow the instructions provided to complete the process. This file versioning capability ensures that you have access to historical versions of your email attachments within Microsoft 365, allowing you to recover earlier iterations if necessary. It's an effective way to mitigate the risk of accidental changes or deletions to important attachments. ### What to consider when choosing the best email backup software to use? When selecting the best email backup software, there are several crucial factors to consider ensuring it meets your needs and effectively safeguards your data: 1. Compatibility with Email Platforms: Ensure the software is compatible with your email service provider (Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft 365, etc.) to seamlessly integrate with your email environment. Comprehensive Backup Options: Look for software that offers comprehensive backup features, including emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, and any other crucial data within your emails. 2. Security Measures: Prioritize software with robust security features such as encryption for data both during transfer and storage to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access or breaches. 3. Ease of Use and Interface: Choose user-friendly software with an intuitive interface that simplifies the backup process, making it easy to set up and manage backups without requiring extensive technical knowledge. 4. Backup Automation and Scheduling: Look for software that allows you to automate and schedule backups, ensuring regular and consistent backups without manual intervention. 5. Storage and Scalability: Consider the storage capacity provided by the software and its scalability to accommodate your current and future email data storage needs. 6. Restore Options and Versioning: Ensure the software allows easy and efficient restoration of backed-up data. Having versioning capabilities is beneficial for retrieving previous versions of emails or attachments if needed. 7. Reliability and Speed: Choose software known for its reliability and speed in performing backups without causing disruptions to your email service or significant downtime. 8. Customer Support and Updates: Check the availability and responsiveness of customer support. Ensure the software receives regular updates and maintenance to stay current with security standards and compatibility requirements. By evaluating these factors based on your specific requirements and preferences, you can select email backup software that suits your needs and ensures the safety, accessibility, and reliability of your email data. Product help If you need product assistance, you can find helpful materials in the [Knowledge Base](https://care.acronis.com/s/support-portal/for-individuals). Or, post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/support/protect-home-office/) to find the appropriate support contact. 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For peace of mind, an automatic email backup software should be deployed for protecting your data from accidental deletion, cyberattacks or service disruptions. Acronis True Image delivers a secure and easy-to-use email backup solution for home and office users. With automatic backups to the Acronis Cloud, you can protect your entire Microsoft 365 mailbox, Outlook.com account, and OneDrive files, all with end-to-end encryption and simple recovery options. From your inbox to your cloud drive, Acronis ensures your email data stays safe and accessible when you need it most. ![Image 8: Microsoft 365 Backup](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/28c2504ecde43b830b242e3c8bebc640.png) ## Your benefits of using Acronis email backup ### Complete protection against email data loss Including accidental deletions, sync errors, and account issues ### Simple, hassle-free backup and recovery Intuitive tools for restoring individual emails or entire inboxes ### Scheduled automatic backups So your email data is always current without manual interaction. ### Rapid, one-click recovery Whether you need a single attachment or your full mailbox. ### Secure, encrypted cloud storage for email backups Ensuring your data stays private and protected. ### Ransomware and malware protection Shielding your email data from hijacking, encryption, or tampering. ### Seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Outlook, and OneDrive Making setup and ongoing protection effortless. ### Detection and blocking of malicious links and infected attachments Keeping your inbox safer from cyber threats ## A reliable email backup software across multiple platforms ### Outlook backup Easy to use and state of the art backup solution for Microsoft Outlook with automatic email backup, attachment protection and [easy recovery](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/fast-recovery/) options. ### Microsoft 365 backup Seamless backup capabilities for your personal Microsoft 365 account(s) that includes emails, contacts, calendars and more. ### OneDrive backup Easy file recovery, file versioning and secure cloud storage for Microsoft OneDrive. ## Quick and reliable email data recovery Recovering your emails and files has never been easier and faster. Get back what you need, exactly when you need it. ### Full account restoration Losing your Microsoft 365 login info and credentials could permanently block you from your data. With our comprehensive email backup services, you can restore your entire account and regain access to the contents of your mailbox and OneDrive — any time when you need to. ### Granular recovery Whether an email or file was accidentally deleted, intentionally scrapped or corrupted in a malware attack, you can easily pull the copy from your email backup solution so you have what you need. ### Detailed search Can’t find a particular email, attachment or file? Locate it fast by searching the backup of your mailbox and OneDrive. It’s the one-stop search option to find what you’re looking for. ## True cloud‑to‑cloud email backup for personal accounts Your backups remain safe and accessible even if your computer is offline, replaced or lost. Acronis True Image protects your email with simple, automated cloud‑to‑cloud (C2C) backup. Your Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com mailbox — including emails, attachments and folders — is backed up directly from the cloud to secure Acronis Cloud storage. No local exports, manual downloads or complex setup required. ### Accidental deletions Recover emails or attachments removed days, weeks, or months ago. ### Account issues or lockouts Maintain an independent copy of your mailbox outside your email provider. ### Sync or device problems Restore missing emails lost due to sync errors, device loss or device replacement. ### Recover after cyber incidents Restore clean, uncompromised email data following ransomware or malware attacks. ## Built for personal and family use Cloud‑to‑cloud email backup is included in Acronis True Image and designed for personal and family Microsoft 365 and Outlook.com accounts. It provides simple, automated protection without requiring IT expertise, making it a reliable option for individuals who want dependable email backup and easy recovery. ![Image 9: Built for personal and family use](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/5e6c5b49f17001ca6e8bf94ebfb7f5b1.png) ## Choose the Acronis True Image plan that meets your needs Essentials Local backup and anti-ransomware protection One-year subscription €49.99/year For 1 computer Cloud is not available Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Most popular Advanced Local and cloud backup and security One-year subscription €72.99/year For 1 computer 250 GB Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Premium Up to 10 TB of cloud and local backup and security One-year subscription €124.99/year For 1 computer 1 TB for free Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * Blockchain certification of files Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology. * Electronic signatures on files Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger. * Ability to add up to 10 TB of cloud storage Expand your cloud storage as your data grows. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Priority phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS **Give the gift of cyber protection** [Get Acronis True Image as a gift](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/gift/) **Need more details?** [Compare our products in depth](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/comparison/) ## What the experts say [![Image 10: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3dc0b756d6b8386ea3560e65065bf142.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) Case study ### [Renowned composer William Goldstein relies on Acronis True Image to protect his valuable music files](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) “The backups I make with Acronis True Image are part of my life. 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But in the back of my head, I knew that I had the ace card as I had Acronis True Image.” **Eli Yablonovitch** Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) ## Trustpilot reviews Acronis solutions are trusted by thousands worldwide ## Supported platforms ### Microsoft Windows * Windows 11 (64-bit) * Windows 10 (64-bit) ### File systems on Windows * NTFS * Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 * ReiserFS(3) (Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations) * Linux SWAP (Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations) * HFS+/HFSX (Supported only for disk or partition recovery and cloning operations (without resizing)) * FAT16/32/exFAT (Disk or partition operations without resize. Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations.) ### Apple macOS * macOS Tahoe 26 * macOS Sequoia 15 * macOS Sonoma 14 * macOS Ventura 13 * macOS Monterey 12 ### File systems on macOS * APFS * HFS+ * FAT32 * NTFS (including Boot Camp) ### Mobile operating systems * iOS 15 or later * Android 10 or later ## Acronis Mobile: Easy, secure and portable Never worry about losing your photos, videos, contacts or important files again. With the [Acronis Mobile app](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/mobile-app/), you can easily back up everything that matters on your phone and keep it safe in the cloud. Access your files anytime, anywhere from the Acronis Cloud, whether you're switching devices or just want peace of mind. 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