Where Does Missive Store Mail and Settings?
Missive syncs mail through its servers, with desktop apps caching in Electron storage.
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Missive keeps shared inboxes, assignments, and history on its servers. Desktop apps cache recent conversations locally for speed and offline reading. That cache rebuilds from the account on demand.
There is no local vault to copy for backup. Exports and integrations carry important threads out. Clearing app storage only forces a fresh login and resync of team data.
Where Missive stores this, by platform
In-app cache (Electron storage)
Recent conversations cache only. Exact folder varies by installer build. Export threads that must survive account changes.
In-app cache (Electron storage)
Same server first model. Reinstalls resync teams after login. Local drafts should send before wiping.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Missive conversations?
Export or integrate important threads out of Missive on a schedule. There is no mailbox file to copy. Team data follows the account.
Does reinstalling Missive lose mail?
No. Sign back in and teams resync from the servers. Only unsent local drafts are at risk during the gap, so send them before wiping.
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