[Users] Copy Claws to new computer

[Paul]

On Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:33:47 -0700
rikona <rikona at sonic.net> wrote: 

> > > Then, I would try to reinstall Claws mail, trying to restore it to
> > > exactly how it was on the previous computer. This would include the
> > > current mail, around 100 folders, many many filtering items, etc.
> > > What what is the best way to get to exactly that previous state in a
> > > "new computer"?     
> > 
> > Copy the ~/.claws-mail folder. It will work on the new OS.  
> 
> Good to know - Thanks!

If you have an MH mailbox, (you use POP and not IMAP), you will also need to
backup/copy your mailbox folder (or folders). By default  ~/Mail is the mail
directory.

with regards

Paul