How to get your old records out of Outlook, Gmail and QuickBooks

You don't need to send anything to post a listing. But when a deal gets close, these are the usual ways to make a copy: Outlook for Windows: File > Open & Export > Import/Export > Export to a file > Outlook Data File (.pst). Outlook for Mac: File > Export (in newer versions, Tools > Export). Gmail or Google Workspace: go to takeout.google.com and choose Mail. QuickBooks Desktop: File > Back Up Company > Create Local Backup. QuickBooks Online: run the reports you need (for example General Ledger) and export them to Excel. Paper files: a scanning service can turn file boxes into PDFs. Keep the copies on your own computer or a drive you control. Don't send full exports to anyone until there's a signed agreement and personal information has been removed. Stuck on a different system? Ask here and we'll help.