Roundcube is a user-friendly, browser-based email client often bundled with web hosting services like cPanel. If you need to back up, migrate, or restore your emails, learning how to import and export mail in Roundcube is essential. This guide walks you through each step clearly and efficiently.
Why Import or Export Emails?
Backup important emails for security
Migrate emails between accounts or servers
Archive old mail for storage
Restore accidentally deleted messages
How to Export Emails from Roundcube
Step 1: Log in to Roundcube
Visit your Roundcube URL (e.g., webmail.yourdomain.com)
Enter your email address and password
Click Login
Step 2: Select Emails to Export
Go to the desired folder (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Custom Folder)
Select:
One email: Click to highlight
Multiple emails: Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) and click on each
All emails: Click the checkbox above the email list
Step 3: Download Emails
Right-click on the selected emails (or use the options menu)
Click “Download (.eml)”
The emails will be saved to your computer in .eml format (supported by many email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird)
Note: Some Roundcube setups only allow exporting one message at a time. For bulk export, use IMAP sync tools like Thunderbird if necessary.
How to Import Emails into Roundcube
Step 1: Log in to Roundcube
Same as above.
Step 2: Choose Destination Folder
Click the folder you want to import emails into (e.g., Inbox or custom folder)
Make sure it’s not full or restricted
Step 3: Upload .eml Files
Drag the .eml file from your computer into the Roundcube interface
OR click the gear icon → Import messages
Select the file(s) and confirm upload
Only .eml files are supported. If your messages are in another format (like .mbox), you will need to convert them first.
Tips and Tools
Use Thunderbird with IMAP to import/export large sets of emails more efficiently.
Ensure your email account has enough disk space before importing.
Check folder permissions if you can’t upload mail.