How to export and import Outlook .pst file

In several cases you might want to import Outlook items from an Outlook Data File (.pst).

  • You want to move Outlook items from one user email account to replacement email account
  • You want to move Outlook items from one computer to aa new computer
  • You want to move Outlook items between local folders and an IMAP or Exchange server.

Step 1: Export email, contacts, and calendar items from Outlook to a .pst file

  1. Click File.

2. Click on Open & Export.

3. Then Import/Export.

4. Select Export to a file.

5. Click Outlook Data File (.pst)Next.

6. Click Browse to select where to save the Outlook Data File (.pst). Enter a file name, and choose Next to continue.

7. Click Finish to complete the export.

Step 2: Import Outlook items from a .pst file in another outlook

Process the same procedure to import the .pst file. The only different is Select Import from another program or file

Import and Export Wizard

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