A private archive for one mailbox.
This is a personal, self-hosted installation of the open-source Message Vault project. It creates a searchable backup of the operator’s own Gmail account. It is not a public service and does not accept user registrations.
Source
Gmail
Read-only access
Transfer
Gmail API
Encrypted in transit
Destination
Private archive
Self-hosted storage
What it does
- Copies messages, attachments, metadata, and Gmail labels.
- Provides private reading and full-text search.
- Periodically synchronizes new and changed mail.
What it does not do
- It does not send email or alter the Gmail mailbox.
- It does not sell, advertise against, or share Gmail data.
- It does not offer access to anyone other than the operator.
Built on open source
Message Vault is a local-first archive for email and other communications. This installation is independently operated and is not an official service of the upstream project.