Sign in to the Backblaze.com site
Sign in to your Backblaze account using your Backblaze email address and password.Select the Computer you want to Restore
Navigate to the "View/Restore Files" page of your account linked on the left-hand side.Select the Mail Folder to Restore
On the "View/Restore Files" page click through the following path:Macintosh HD > Users > YOURNAME > Library > Mail
Select the Mail folder and click the button 'Continue with Restore'
Download the restore zip file
Backblaze will email you when your restore file has been prepared. It can take anywhere from a minute to a few hours depending on the size of the download file. You can then click on the 'My Restores' page and download the zip restore. Usually, your web browser (Safari, Firefox) will download the restore file to your 'Downloads' folder. Wait for the download to complete and then double click the zip file to decompress the files.
Copy Restores to the Correct Folder
The restore file should unzip in your 'Download' folder. Open the new folder to view the restored file. In another window, go to Macintosh HD > Users > YOURNAME > Library > Mail
We recommend creating a new folder called 'old' and put your local copy of the Apple Mail files inside. Then select and move your restored files from the Download folder to the local Mail folder.
Open Apple Mail and make sure your email has been restored successfully.
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- How to use the restore app
- Apple Address Book Restore Guide
- How to Check the Status of your Restore Drive
- Downloading a Restore
- How do I find the Unlock Code/Encryption Key for my Snapshot drive?
- How to move files from your Restore to your Local Hard Drive.
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- How to Order a Restore Drive
- How do I delete files from my Restore Drive?