Convert GoDaddy Emails to MBOX With Attachments: Easy Steps
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Written By
Aaradhya Jain -
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Shivam Rathore -
Updated on
October 28th, 2025 - Read Time
5 minutes
User Query: I’ve been using GoDaddy email for my business. However, I want to backup all my emails in MBOX format, including attachments. How can I convert GoDaddy emails to MBOX quickly and without losing any data?
Summary: GoDaddy Email is a reliable platform for businesses and professionals. However, sometimes users need a backup of their emails or want to migrate emails to another client. MBOX is a widely used format supported by email clients like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, and Outlook (via conversion). The process to export GoDaddy emails to MBOX ensures all your emails and attachments are safely backed up. In this blog, we’ll explain both a manual method and a professional DRS GoDaddy Backup Tool to convert their GoDaddy emails to MBOX securely.
Understanding GoDaddy Emails and MBOX
- GoDaddy Emails: Hosted emails with a web-based interface and IMAP/POP access. Supports attachments and folder hierarchy.
- MBOX Format: A single text-based file that stores emails from one mailbox. Each email, along with attachments, is saved in sequential order.
Method 01: Manual Way to Convert GoDaddy Emails to MBOX
You can use Mozilla Thunderbird to export their GoDaddy emails to MBOX. Here is how you can perform it:
Step 01: Configure GoDaddy Email in Thunderbird
- First, open Thunderbird on your system.
- Now, go to Account Settings > Add Mail Account.
- Then, enter your GoDaddy email address and password.
- After that, configure using IMAP settings:
- Incoming Server: imap.secureserver.net, Port: 993, SSL: Yes
- Outgoing Server: smtpout.secureserver.net, Port: 465, SSL: Yes
- Once configured, Thunderbird will display all GoDaddy email folders.
Step 02: Export Emails to MBOX
- Next, install the ImportExportTools NG add-on in Thunderbird.
- Afterwards, right-click your GoDaddy mailbox or folder → ImportExportTools NG → Export folder.
- Further, select the location to save your MBOX file.
- Finally, Thunderbird will save all emails in MBOX format along with attachments.
Limitations: Manually Migrate Email from GoDaddy to MBOX
- It requires the installation and technical configuration of Thunderbird.
- This method is time-consuming for large mailboxes or multiple folders.
- There is a risk of incomplete data or missing attachments if not done carefully.
- Furthermore, not ideal for non-technical users or business migrations.
Method 02: Reliable Way to Convert GoDaddy Emails to MBOX
For a quick and hassle-free solution, you can use the DRS GoDaddy Email Backup Tool. This top-notch utility allows users to backup their multiple GoDaddy Emails into MBOX at once. It provides a guarantee of no data is lost during the conversion. Also, it maintains the data integrity, confidentiality, and integrity. Moreover, you can export GoDaddy Emails to MSG and other formats (File & Email Clients).
One-Time Transfer Email from GoDaddy to MBOX
If you don’t want to install any software, you can use the One-Time GoDaddy Email Conversion Service from DRS Softech. Just share your GoDaddy mailbox or backup securely, and our experts will convert all your emails to MBOX for you.
Example Scenario:
A small business owner had 8 GB of client emails in GoDaddy. Instead of exporting manually, they used the one-time service. Within a few hours, all emails and attachments were successfully converted to MBOX. The files were then ready for backup or migration.
Step-By-Step Guide: How to Move GoDaddy Emails to MBOX File?
- Primarily, download and launch the DRS GoDaddy Backup Tool on your PC.
- Enter your GoDaddy credentials, including ID & Password, to Sign In.
- Then, you can preview & select the GoDaddy Emails to convert. Click Next.
- After that, choose the MBOX File Format as the Saving Format from the list.
- Lastly, apply advanced features/filters as per your needs. Click Start Process.
Exclusive Features of DRS GoDaddy Email Backup Tool
- Filters, like Remove Duplicate, Date Filter, Custom Folder Name, and more.
- The free version is available to evaluate its features/functions.
- Simple interface, everyone can easily use it without needing technical skills.
- Additionally, highly compatible with all Windows and Mac versions.
Conclusion
In this technical blog post, we explored several methods to convert GoDaddy Emails to MBOX. The manual Thunderbird method works for small mailboxes but can be slow, tricky, and may lead to mistakes. Besides that, the DRS GoDaddy Email Backup Tool offers a fast, secure, and reliable solution. It keeps all emails, attachments, folders, and other details safe and unchanged during conversion. If you choose to perform the conversion yourself or use the one-time service. This process guarantees a complete and safe backup of your GoDaddy emails in MBOX format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: The most reliable method is to use the DRS GoDaddy Email Backup Tool. It allows you to export multiple GoDaddy emails into MBOX format safely, preserves attachments and folder hierarchy, and ensures zero data loss. You can also use the manual Thunderbird method for small mailboxes.
Ans: Yes, you can transfer your GoDaddy emails to MBOX format either manually using Mozilla Thunderbird with the ImportExportTools NG add-on or automatically using the DRS GoDaddy Backup Tool for a faster and more secure process.
Ans: Yes, using the DRS GoDaddy Email Backup Tool, you can export all your mailbox folders into a single MBOX file or multiple MBOX files as per your preference. The tool maintains all folder structures and attachments intact.
Ans: The time depends on the size of your mailbox. For small mailboxes, the manual method may take several minutes. For large mailboxes (several GBs), the DRS tool completes the conversion within hours, ensuring a faster, hassle-free, and error-free export.
About The Author:
I, Aaradhya Jain, a technical content writer at DRS Solutions, specializes in delivering clear, practical guides on data management, migration, and recovery tools. With a detail-oriented and user-first approach mindset, I transform complex processes into actionable insights for IT professionals and decision-makers.
