Working Process to Backup Gmail Emails to System

Step 1. Download Gmail Backup Tool

Initially, download and install Gmail Backup Software on your Windows system.

Step 2. Enable IMAP & allow less secure apps

Before starting the backup process, make sure IMAP should be enabled and less secure apps should be turn on.

Enable IMAP option
Login to your Gmail account and enable IMAP under Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

Allow less secure apps
Open this link - https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps and under access for less secure apps, turn on.

Step 3. Enter Gmail Login credentials

Provide username and password of your Gmail account. Click on Connect to my Gmail account.

Step 4. Selection of folder, export options

In this step, choose a particular folder or all folder for backup and also choose an export option (EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX or PST) in which you want to save the backup data.

Finally, hit the Browse button and mention a location to save the backup data. Also, hit the Process Now button and this will begin the backup process.