Back Up IMail Registry

There are two methods of saving the IMail registry keys. Select one that is fits best.

Important: This will only backup user data for domains that use the IMail User Database.

Backing Up Registry with Command Line

To backup the registry keys for IMail using command line use the following steps.

1. Click Start > Run > "cmd". This will open a DOS window.
2. At the DOS prompt enter the following command all on one line:

   regedit /e c:\imail\imail.reg HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Ipswitch\IMail

3. Entering a different path or file name is up to the administrator.

This will copy the complete IMail registry "hive" to the c:\imail directory folder.

Backing up Up Registry Manually

To backup the registry keys manually using export with the following steps:

1. Click on Start > Run > type "regedit" and click OK.
2. Go to the path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Ipswitch\IMail
3. Select "IMail" Registry key
4. Right click and select "Export".
5. Select the desired path, and name the file.
6. The "selected branch" field should show the following:
7. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Ipswitch\IMail
8. Click Save.

This will save all domain data, user names and user passwords for all domains that use the IMail user database.

Related Topics

Restoring IMail Registry

Backing Up IMail Server System Files

Backing Up User Mail