Technical Tip: How to backup and restore block/safe lists in FortiMail

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Description	This article describes step-by-step how to back up and restore block and safe lists in FortiMail, regardless of whether they are System, Domain, or Personal lists.
Scope	FortiMail version 7.4.0 and later.
Solution	The FortiMail configuration file only includes the 'System' Block and Safe lists, not Domain or Personal lists. Therefore, one of the way to back up (and restore) these lists is through the GUI console. Keep in mind that in order to restore a list, that list must have been previously backed up. These are the steps using the GUI: Go to Security -> Block/Safe List. To back up/restore 'System' Block/Safe lists: On the 'System' tab, select the kind of list, whether 'Safe' or 'Block'. Now, select 'Backup' or 'Restore', and a .csv file will be downloaded. To back up 'Domain' Block/Safe lists: Select the 'Domain' tab. Select the list to back up: Block List or Safe List. To back up or restore a specific list, select the desired list in the 'TYPE' option. If not, only select 'ALL'. Now, select 'Backup' or 'Restore' to download the file. To back up 'Personal' Block/Safe lists: Select the Domain. Select the user to back up/restore the list. Select 'Block' or 'Safe' list. Select 'Backup' or 'Restore' to download the file. Remember to select the type of list. Also, these tasks can be performed through the CLI by using the following commands: execute safelist add execute safelist backup execute safelist display execute safelist purge execute safelist remove execute safelist restore More information about the syntax and parameters in safelist - FortiMail 7.6.3 CLI reference.