Digital Takeout Day

Prep

• Verify you are signed in to the Google account you want to export.
• Clear enough local storage or connect an external drive.
• Turn off VPNs that might interrupt long downloads.

Download

1. Visit Google Takeout.
2. Click Deselect all, then enable the products you need.
3. Choose export frequency (one-time or every 2 months) and file type.
4. Set the maximum archive size and click Create export.
5. Wait for the email notification, then download each archive within 7 days.

Aftercare

• Test one archive by extracting it and opening a few files.
• Copy the exports to a secondary location such as an external drive or cloud vault.
• Update your backup checklist with the products you captured.

Prep

• Confirm which Microsoft account (personal versus work or school) you are exporting.
• If you use Outlook desktop, sync folders so they are up to date.
• Review OneDrive storage so you know how much space you must reclaim.

Download

1. Go to the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard.
2. Sign in and open Download your data.
3. Choose mail, calendar, OneDrive, and any other categories you need.
4. Submit the export request and pass the verification prompt.
5. Watch for an email titled "Your Microsoft data is ready" and download the ZIP.

Aftercare

• Import PST files into Outlook or a viewer to confirm they open.
• Pull OneDrive ZIPs into your backup drive and keep folder names intact.
• Delete the email on shared machines to avoid exposing the download link.

Prep

• Update WhatsApp to the latest version on iOS or Android.
• Ensure you have storage space for media heavy threads.
• If you use WhatsApp Business, repeat the process there too.

Download

1. Open the conversation you want to save; on iPhone tap the name or group subject → Export Chat, on Android tap the menu (⋮) → More → Export chat.
2. Choose whether to include media; heavy threads export faster without attachments.
3. Send the archive to email, AirDrop, Google Drive, or the Files app so you can retrieve it later.
4. For a full account snapshot, go to Settings → Account → Request account info and submit the request.
5. WhatsApp alerts you inside the same screen when the ZIP is ready—download it within 7 days.

Aftercare

• Store exports in a private folder because chat logs include personal metadata.
• Decrypt or transcode voice notes if you need playable backups.
• Repeat for group chats you manage so conversation history stays accessible.

Prep

• Log in on desktop and enable two-factor to avoid verification delays.
• Review which servers you want to document; bot channels can be noisy.
• Disable message auto-delete bots temporarily if you run them.

Download

1. Open Discord on desktop or web, click the gear icon, and choose Privacy & Safety.
2. Scroll to Request all of my data and select Request data.
3. Confirm the email address shown or follow the prompt to verify ownership.
4. Discord emails you when the export is ready (it can take up to 30 days); follow the link to download the ZIP.
5. If the in-app option is unavailable, use the official support form instead.

Aftercare

• Use a JSON viewer to browse message logs before archiving.
• Keep exports off shared drives if they reference private servers.
• Rotate your bot tokens after backup if they were included.

Prep

• Sign in at chat.openai.com on desktop.
• Remove sensitive files from temporary chat threads you no longer need.
• Expect the export email to arrive within minutes for most accounts.

Download

1. Open Settings → Data controls from your profile menu.
2. Click Export data and confirm the request.
3. Check your inbox for the export email and select Download data.
4. Authenticate again if prompted and download the ZIP.
5. Unzip to review files such as conversations.json, uploads, and settings.

Aftercare

• Convert JSON conversations into Markdown or PDF if you need readable archives.
• Securely delete the ZIP from shared machines because it can include API keys.
• Document which workspaces you exported to avoid duplicates.

Prep

• Log into claude.ai for the workspace you want to archive.
• Prune shared conversations you do not want preserved.
• Have a password manager ready for the export passphrase.

Download

1. Open your profile menu → Settings & members.
2. Scroll to Data exports and choose Request export.
3. Anthropic emails a link plus a separate password—save both.
4. Download the ZIP within 24 hours before the link expires.
5. Extract with the provided password to view JSON conversations.

Aftercare

• Sanitize proprietary prompts before storing in shared drives.
• Label exports with workspace name and date for future comparisons.
• Rotate API keys or revoke shared access after archiving.

Prep

• Sign in as the Primary Owner or an admin allowed to run exports.
• Decide whether you need just public channels or a corporate export for DMs.
• Let teammates know if you will capture private conversations.

Download

1. Open Settings & administration → Workspace settings.
2. Click Import/export data, then the Export tab.
3. Pick a date range and hit Start export for public content.
4. For corporate exports, submit Slack’s additional request and wait for approval.
5. Use the emailed link to download the ZIP within 14 days.

Aftercare

• Extract JSON files and convert them to HTML/CSV if you need readable archives.
• Store sensitive DM exports in encrypted storage.
• Log which workspaces you archived so you can repeat next Takeout Day.

Prep

• List personal and organization repos you own.
• Install the GitHub CLI (gh) or ensure git is ready for mirroring.
• Rotate stale SSH keys or tokens before exporting.

Download

1. Visit Settings → Account → Request your personal data.
2. Click Start export and wait for GitHub’s email.
3. Mirror key repositories locally: git clone --mirror git@github.com:user/repo.git.
4. Export gists via gh gist list or the API if needed.
5. Download the official ZIP within 7 days of the email arriving.

Aftercare

• Store mirrored repos and the export ZIP on encrypted backups.
• Review issue and PR CSVs for project history you might reuse.
• Log the organizations covered so you repeat them next cycle.

Prep

• Visit Facebook on desktop and sign in.
• Review active sessions under Settings → Security to avoid interruptions.
• Decide whether to include Messenger media because it increases file size.

Download

1. Navigate to Settings & privacy → Settings.
2. Select Your Facebook information.
3. Click Download profile information.
4. Choose date range, format (HTML or JSON), media quality, and data types.
5. Click Create file and wait for Facebook's notification.

Aftercare

• Downloads arrive in batches; label them with the requested date range.
• Extract the ZIP and confirm the index.html opens offline.
• Archive Messenger data separately if you need to share transcripts.

Prep

• Open Instagram in a browser; the web flow connects directly to Meta’s Accounts Center.
• Confirm the email in your Meta Accounts Center is current and accessible.
• Clear several gigabytes of storage for media heavy accounts.

Download

1. Open Settings and choose Accounts Center.
2. Select Your information and permissions → Download or transfer information.
3. Pick Instagram as the source and choose Download to device.
4. Set the format (HTML or JSON), date range, and media quality, then submit the request.
5. Check the Available downloads tab or your email for the link; grab the ZIP within 4 days.

Aftercare

• Extract and spot check the media folder to ensure reels play.
• Keep captions and comments if you plan highlight reels or case studies.
• Delete the email link once you finish to prevent unauthorized downloads.

Prep

• Check that your primary email is up to date.
• Decide whether you need the 24 hour comprehensive archive.
• Export company page analytics separately if you manage one.

Download

1. Open Data privacy → Get a copy of your data.
2. Choose either Download larger data archive or pick specific datasets.
3. Click Request archive and complete verification.
4. Wait for LinkedIn's ready email (10 minutes for quick exports, up to 24 hours for full).
5. Download the ZIP and extract the CSV and PDF bundles.

Aftercare

• Save resumes, recommendations, and messaging CSVs to your knowledge base.
• Update any CRM imports with the refreshed connections CSV.
• Remove the ZIP from shared drives because it contains personal emails.

Prep

• Log in on desktop and confirm your email or phone for verification.
• Disable login verification prompts temporarily if you use security keys.
• Note that drafts and scheduled tweets are not included; screenshot those separately.

Download

1. Navigate to Settings and Support → Settings and privacy.
2. Select Your account → Download an archive of your data.
3. Verify your password and complete the security check.
4. Click Request archive and wait for the push or email alert.
5. Download the ZIP from Settings once the request is fulfilled.

Aftercare

• Open the index.html file to browse tweets offline.
• Back up media separately if you rely on video loops.
• Document follower counts to compare next time you export.

Prep

• Confirm your email address is verified.
• List the subreddits you moderate in case you need Modmail separately.
• If you use multiple accounts, repeat the process for each username.

Download

1. Go to Reddit’s data request form.
2. Select the account and detail the timeframe or data sets you need.
3. Submit the request and respond to the verification email.
4. Reddit sends a ZIP via email once the export is ready.
5. Download within the window specified in the message.

Aftercare

• Use a JSON viewer or the included HTML to review comments.
• Store NSFW content separately if you collaborate with moderators.
• Log any removed posts you want to appeal before deleting the export.

Prep

• Install TikTok on your phone; exports start from the app.
• Make sure you are on Wi-Fi before downloading media heavy archives.
• Decide whether to include activity data such as likes and searches.

Download

1. Open TikTok → Profile → menu → Settings and privacy.
2. Tap Account → Download your data.
3. Pick the file format (TXT or JSON) and submit the request.
4. Check the Download data tab for status updates.
5. Once approved, tap Download; the ZIP remains available for four days.

Aftercare

• Move the ZIP to a computer to unzip large video files.
• Back up drafts stored locally—they are not included in the export.
• Log campaign metrics you need before they roll off the interface.

Prep

• Log into Pinterest on desktop for the smoothest flow.
• Decide if you need business analytics; they may require Business Hub.
• Clean up private boards so the export contains only what you need.

Download

1. Open Settings → Privacy and data.
2. Scroll to Download your data and click Create download.
3. Choose personal data only or include analytics.
4. Look for an email titled "Your Pinterest data is ready".
5. Follow the link to download all provided ZIP files.

Aftercare

• Unzip media first—videos download separately from CSV files.
• Update mood board archives with any new pins you want to print.
• Clear the download from shared computers because it contains private boards.

Prep

• Install Dropbox desktop and ensure all folders are synced offline.
• Check free disk space or connect an external drive.
• Choose Paper export format (DOCX vs. Markdown).

Download

1. Sync folders locally with the Dropbox desktop app.
2. In Dropbox Paper, open Settings → Export to download docs in bulk.
3. Use the web interface for any remaining folders and click Download.
4. For massive folders, download in batches to avoid the ZIP size cap.
5. Record shared folder membership before removing collaborators.

Aftercare

• Verify exports using file counts or checksums.
• Encrypt client-sensitive directories before storing backups.
• Document share links or collaborator lists for future restores.

Prep

• Review which folders retain version history on your plan.
• Decide whether to use Box Drive or the web bulk downloader.
• Identify any shared links you want to recreate later.

Download

1. Sync content with Box Drive or select folders in the web UI and choose Download.
2. For large exports, use the bulk download option (Box splits ZIPs up to 32 GB).
3. Open Box Notes → File → Download As to save notes individually.
4. Admins can visit Admin Console → Content Manager to export user directories.
5. Export reports on shared links or collaborators if you rely on that data.

Aftercare

• Keep folder structure intact when copying to backup drives.
• Store reports alongside the backup to rebuild sharing later.
• Encrypt any exports containing regulated content.

Prep

• Sign in at privacy.apple.com with the Apple ID you use most.
• Have a trusted device handy for two factor verification.
• Consider removing obsolete devices from your account to simplify the output.

Download

1. Click Request a copy of your data.
2. Select the categories you want (iCloud Drive, Photos, Mail, and more).
3. Choose the maximum file size (1, 2, 5, 10, or 25 GB) and submit.
4. Apple prepares the export; it may take several days.
5. When the email arrives, download each package before it expires.

Aftercare

• Extract zipped folders and verify photo libraries open.
• Store device repair receipts in your warranty folder.
• Delete exports after copying to encrypted drives because they contain sensitive IDs.

Prep

• List every channel you manage; each needs its own Takeout request.
• Check storage space or plug in a high-capacity drive for 4K uploads.
• Note unlisted/private videos you want to keep—Takeout includes them automatically.

Download

1. Go to Google Takeout and select only YouTube and YouTube Music.
2. Click Multiple formats to confirm video and subtitle options before exporting.
3. Set archive size (up to 50 GB) and choose Create export.
4. Download each part within 7 days—Takeout splits large libraries into several ZIP/TGZ files.
5. Optionally run yt-dlp between Takeout cycles for incremental backups.

Aftercare

• Organize videos by series or playlist inside your backup drive.
• Store subtitles and transcripts with their matching videos.
• Capture channel analytics screenshots if you track growth over time.

Prep

• Sign in on desktop to confirm your email address.
• Review third party apps connected to Spotify; you may want to document them.
• Decide if you need family account data because each member must export separately.

Download

1. Visit Spotify Privacy Settings.
2. Under Download your data, click Request for both reports.
3. Spotify sends a confirmation email—approve it to start processing.
4. Wait for the follow up email with the download links.
5. Download each ZIP within 14 days.

Aftercare

• Open the JSON files to review listening stats or import into Last.fm.
• Store playlist CSVs separately for easy re import to other services.
• Document subscription status if you expense Spotify for work.

Prep

• Install the Evernote desktop app and allow it to sync completely.
• Decide which notebooks you need and whether to include shared notebooks.
• Plan where to store large attachments once exported.

Download

1. Select one or more notebooks from the sidebar.
2. Choose File → Export Notes.
3. Pick ENEX (full fidelity) or HTML (readable pages) and export.
4. Repeat for any shared or business notebooks you want to preserve.
5. Export tags separately if you rely on them for organization.

Aftercare

• Store ENEX files in dated folders so you can import them later.
• Keep attachments with the export for quick reference.
• Document the notebook/tag structure in your backup checklist.

Prep

• Log into the Amazon marketplace you use most often.
• Note which data categories matter such as orders, Alexa, or Kindle.
• Ensure your account email is accessible for verification.

Download

1. Open Amazon Privacy Central.
2. Choose Request All Your Data or select specific categories.
3. Provide contact information and submit the request.
4. Amazon may ask for additional verification—respond promptly.
5. You receive download links once the export is assembled (up to 30 days).

Aftercare

• Save invoices to your finance folder before deleting the ZIP.
• Review Alexa history if you want to prune stored interactions.
• Log serial numbers and warranty info from the device report.