[Users] Copy Claws to new computer

[rikona]

On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:57:16 -0000
Paul <paul at claws-mail.org> wrote:

> 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.

I do use POP - thanks for the info.

> 
> with regards
> 
> Paul
>