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Convert OST to PST

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Follow these steps to export OST to PST via Outlook account:

  1. Open Outlook and go to ‘File>Open & Export>Import/Export’
export OST to PST via Outlook account
Figure 1: Import/Export Data File

2. From the options, choose ‘Export to a file’ and click ‘Next’

Export to a file
Figure 2: Import/Export Wizard

3. Choose ‘Outlook Data File (.pst)’ from the options and click ‘Next’

outlook Data File (.pst)
Figure 3: Export OST to PST

4. Select the mail account or choose individual mailboxes such as ‘Inbox’ or ‘Sent Items’ to export them (select one item at a time)

Export Outlook Data file
Figure 4: Select Mail items for export

5. Click ‘Include subfolders’ checkbox and click ‘Next’
6. Then click ‘Browse’ to select a save location on your PC or external media

export outlook data file
Figure 5: Browse PST save location

7. Click ‘Finish.’

You may enter a password to protect the exported PST file from unauthorized import. This step is optional. You may click ‘OK’ without entering the password.

creating outlook data file
Figure 6: Enter a password to protect PST

This begins exporting OST mailbox items to PST Data File.

exporting ost mailbox items to pst
Figure 7: Exporting OST to PST

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