Telenet Mail Backup: Save Belgian Telenet Emails to Your PC
Telenet mail backup saves your Belgian Telenet webmail emails to your computer before you close your account or switch internet providers. The Turgs Email Backup Wizard connects to Telenet over IMAP and exports all emails to PST, EML, MBOX or PDF. The free trial saves 25 emails per folder.
Telenet is Belgium’s major cable internet provider. Their webmail service (telenet.be) ties your email to your internet subscription.
Cancel your Telenet subscription and your email account goes with it. This guide covers how to complete a Telenet mail backup before that happens.
Telenet IMAP Settings
- IMAP server: imap.telenet.be
- IMAP port: 993
- Security: SSL/TLS
- Username: your full Telenet email address
Watch the Backup Tutorial
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How to Back Up Telenet Emails
Download and install the Turgs Email Backup Wizard on your Windows PC. The free trial exports 25 emails per folder.
Step-by-Step: Telenet Mail Backup
Step 1. Launch the tool.
Step 2. Select Telenet from the left panel.
Step 3. Enter your Telenet email and password.
Step 4. Select the folders to back up.
Step 5. Choose the output format (PST, EML, MBOX, PDF or direct migration to Gmail).
Step 6. Set file naming options.
Step 7. Use Advanced Settings to filter by date range if needed.
Step 8. Click Backup. The tool downloads all emails and saves them to your destination folder.
For other Belgian or European ISP email backup guides, see the related posts on Bluewin mail backup and T-Online mail backup.
Are you backing up Telenet before cancelling your subscription, or migrating to a new email provider?
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Telenet IMAP settings?
Use imap.telenet.be on port 993 with SSL/TLS. Your username is your full Telenet email address (yourname@telenet.be).
Can I migrate Telenet emails to Gmail?
Yes. Select Gmail as the output format in the tool and enter your Google credentials. The tool migrates directly from Telenet to Gmail.
How long does a Telenet backup take?
A 1 GB mailbox typically backs up in 15 to 40 minutes. Speed depends on your internet connection and Telenet’s IMAP server response time.
What formats can I save Telenet emails in?
PST (Outlook), EML, MBOX (Thunderbird), PDF (archiving), HTML and direct migration to Gmail, Office 365 or other IMAP accounts.
Is there a Mac version of the backup tool?
Yes. Download the Mac DMG from the Mac tab above. The backup steps are identical to the Windows version.
Will Telenet delete my emails if I cancel my subscription?
Yes. Telenet deactivates email accounts when you cancel your internet subscription. Back up your emails before the cancellation date, not after.
