Jay Softworks | Email Backup Tool

Email Server Configuration

Quick Tips

• Check your email provider's help docs for IMAP settings if unsure
• Port 993 is standard for SSL/TLS connections
• Port 143 is used for non-encrypted connections (not recommended)
• Some providers require app-specific passwords when 2FA is enabled

How It Works

Enter IMAP Details

Provide your email server settings and credentials

Connect & Scan

Tool connects securely and scans all folders

Backup Process

Emails are downloaded and organized in Maildir format

Download Archive

Get a ZIP file with all your emails ready for import

Common IMAP Settings

Gmail

Host: imap.gmail.com
Port: 993
TLS: Yes
Use app password for 2FA accounts

Outlook/Hotmail

Host: outlook.office365.com
Port: 993
TLS: Yes

Yahoo Mail

Host: imap.mail.yahoo.com
Port: 993
TLS: Yes

cPanel/WHM

Host: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 993 (SSL) or 143
TLS: Yes (for 993)

Webuzo

Host: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 993 or 143
TLS: Optional

CyberPanel

Host: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 993
TLS: Yes

Important Information

Before You Start

• Ensure you have your email password or app-specific password ready
• For Gmail and other 2FA-enabled accounts, generate an app password
• Large email accounts may take several minutes to backup
• The backup will include all folders (Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.)

Privacy & Security

Your credentials are used only for the backup process and are never stored. All connections use TLS/SSL encryption. Backup files are automatically deleted after download.

Maildir Format

Backups are in standard Maildir format, compatible with most email servers including Dovecot, Courier, and others. Perfect for migrations between hosting providers.