Microsoft Teams Backup Tool
Microsoft Teams Backup Software
Microsoft Teams Backup saves your Teams channels, messages and shared files on your own computer. Connect your Microsoft 365 tenant, select the teams and start the backup.
- Channels and channel messages
- Shared files and documents
- JSON backup files
- Windows only edition
- Free DemoTest before you buy
- 30 Day RefundDemo test comes first
- Card or PayPalHosted store checkout
- Fast License KeySent by email
- 24x7 SupportChat and email
1Is this my case?
Which Cases Need a Teams Backup?
Find your case below. RecoveryTools software saves your Teams data in files on your own computer.
- Tenant Migration StartsYou move to a new Microsoft 365 tenant and need your Teams data first.
- Retention EndsOld channel messages fall out of your retention window.
- Project ClosesA finished team needs an archive before you delete it.
- Compliance Asks for CopiesYour team needs channel records for an audit.
- Staff LeavesA member leaves and the shared files must stay with the company.
- Accidental Deletion Worries YouA deleted channel leaves no easy way back.
Channels and Messages
Save every conversation with its files.
JSON Backup Files
Keep structured copies of your Teams data.
Delta Backup
Save only the new content next time.
Microsoft Teams Backup connects through an administrator email and an Azure Application ID. Create the Azure project first.
Free demo mode shows the full workflow without a backup and the full version saves your Teams data.
2What changes?
What Changes After the Recovery?
Before
- Chats that live in one tenant
- Channels deleted by mistake
- No local copy for an audit
After
- Teams data saved in files on your drive
- Selected teams and channels only
- New content added without duplicates
3What can it do?
Which Features Come With Microsoft Teams Backup?
Add the file, set your clues and recover the password from one window.
Channels and Messages
Save Teams channels with every channel conversation.
Shared Files
Save documents and attachments from channel libraries.
Date Filter
Select a From and To date to save a period of content.
Delta Backup
Skip content you saved earlier and save only the new items.
Team and Channel Selection
Select specific teams and channels before you start.
JSON Output
Save Teams data in structured JSON files.
Central Dashboard
Follow every account and session from one screen.
Permission Check
Validate the permissions before the backup begins.
Backup Report
Check a report of the saved items after the backup.
4Is it easy?
How to Use Teams Backup in 4 Steps
Test the software in the free demo. Buy the license when you want the full result.
- 1Download
Install the Demo
Download the installer and install it on your Windows computer.
- 2Login
Connect Microsoft 365
Enter the administrator email and the Azure Application ID.
- 3Choose
Select Teams and Channels
Search the teams and check the channels and resources to save.
- 4Start
Start the Backup
Select a destination folder and click Start Backup.
Screenshots of every step sit in the Microsoft Teams Backup guide.
5What will I see?
Which Screens Does the Software Show?
Follow the path from the first screen to the finished result.

Choose JSON as the Output
Select the JSON format and the destination.

Connect Microsoft 365
Enter the administrator email and the Application ID.

Select the Teams
Check the teams and start the backup.
6Demo or full?
Free Demo vs Full Version
See where the free demo stops and what a license adds.
| Feature | Free Demo | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Connect a Microsoft 365 account | Yes | Yes |
| Browse teams and channels | Yes | Yes |
| Save the backup | No | Yes |
| Save the JSON files | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | From $49 |
7Will it fit my system?
System Requirements for Teams Backup
| Product Version | 8.0 for Windows |
|---|---|
| Download Size | 167 MB for Windows |
| Product Type | Desktop software that saves Microsoft Teams data on your computer |
| Output Format | JSON |
| Windows | Windows 11 and Windows 10 in 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019 and 2016 |
| Processor | 8 core processor or better |
| RAM and Disk Space | 8 GB RAM with 500 MB of free space for the installation plus space for your Teams data |
| Pre Requisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, Administrator rights, an Azure project and a firewall allowance for the customer management domain |
| Data Saved | Teams channels, channel messages, shared files and team and user resources |
| Demo Limit | Shows the workflow and the features without a backup |
8What is the price?
How Much Does Teams Backup Cost?
Choose the license by the number of teams. Prices are in US dollars.
1 to 300 teams
$49 per team
- Minimum order of $49
- 1 year of free updates
- Unlimited 24x7 support
Need more email backup tools? Cloud Email Backup Suite bundles several webmail backup tools at a lower price.
See more savings on the RecoveryTools offers page.
9Is it safe?
Can You Trust the Software With Your Teams Data?
See Results First
Test the free demo to see the full workflow and the features before you pay.
In Business Since 2007
RecoveryTools stands on a company that began in 2007 and now helps users in over 100 countries. Find more about RecoveryTools.
ISO Certified
Standards ISO 9001:2015 for quality and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for information security back the company. See the awards and certifications page.
Terms in Plain Sight
Refund, privacy and usage terms are public before you pay. See the refund policy, privacy policy and terms of use.
10Need a hand?
Where to Get Help With Your Teams Backup
Support engineers answer questions before and after you buy. Visit the RecoveryTools support center for phone numbers and more ways to get help.
Live Chat
Talk to an expert on live chat at any hour.
Email Support
Email support@systoolsgroup.com with your Azure setup details and the error message.
Remote Session
An expert connects to your computer and solves a hard case for you.
Step by Step Guide
Follow the user guide for the sign in, format and start screens.
11Still have a question?
Questions About Microsoft Teams Backup
What does Microsoft Teams Backup save?
Teams channels, channel messages, shared files, documents and attachments, plus team and user resources.
Which format do the backup files use?
The backup files use the JSON format.
Do I need an Azure application?
Yes. Create an Azure project for the backup and enter an administrator email and the Azure Application ID to connect.
Can I backup only some teams or channels?
Yes. Search the teams and select the specific teams and channels you want.
Can I filter by date?
Yes. Set a From and To date to save a selected period.
What is delta backup?
Delta backup skips the items you saved earlier and saves only the new content.
Can I backup many accounts?
Yes. The multi account support processes several users at the same time.
What does the free demo do?
Free demo mode connects your Microsoft 365 account, lets you browse teams and channels and shows the complete workflow. It does not save a backup.
Do I need to whitelist anything?
Yes. Allow the customer management domain from the user guide in your network firewall.
Which Windows versions work?
Windows 11 and Windows 10 in 64 bit plus Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019 and 2016 work. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 first and start the software as an administrator.
Is there a Mac edition?
No. Microsoft Teams Backup is a Windows only edition.
How much does Microsoft Teams Backup cost?
Licenses cost $49 per team from 1 team up to 300 teams.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Refund requests are accepted for 30 days under the RecoveryTools refund policy. Software bought without a demo evaluation does not qualify. Email a signed Letter of Destruction to sales@recovery-tools.org. Bundle purchases cannot be refunded.
12Where next?
Related RecoveryTools Software
Try the Teams Backup Demo
Download the free demo, review the full workflow and buy the license when you want to save your teams.