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I store all my data files on one drive so I can back up the data easily. How can I get the inbox to that data drive?

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I have a data drive where I store all my data files so I can easily back up the data by backing up that drive. How can I move the inbox to that data file so it is also backed up?

I have a data drive where I store all my data files so I can easily back up the data by backing up that drive. How can I move the inbox to that data file so it is also backed up?

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It is recommended to backup the entire Thunderbird profile. This is as simple as copying a folder. https://support.mozilla.org/kb/profiles-where-thunderbird-stores-user-data#w_backing-up-a-profile

How can I move the inbox to that data file so it is also backed up?

While this would be possible, it wouldn't make sense. You'd backup Inbox only, and not the profile.

I'd rather move the entire profile to the data drive. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/profiles-where-thunderbird-stores-user-data#w_moving-a-profile