Purdue Fort Wayne- Adding and importing Mailbox content from .pst file

Overview

Understanding how to add and import Mailbox content from a .pst file. 

Instructions

The steps to import mailbox content from a .pst file into Outlook:

1. Open Outlook Data File:
   • In Outlook 2016 or 2013, go to the File tab, then Open & Export, and choose “Open Outlook Data File.”
   • Browse to the .pst file you want to open and click Open.
   • For Outlook 2010, the data file will be listed in Account Settings after clicking OK.
2. Importing (Merging) Items:
   • With Outlook open, select File, then Open & Export, and choose Import/Export.
   • In the Import and Export Wizard, select “Import from another program or file,” then Next.
   • Choose “Outlook Data File (.pst)” in the next window.
   • If needed, click Browse to locate the .pst file on your computer.
   • Decide how to handle duplicate items (e.g., Allow duplicates to be created).
   • Select the main folder to import and check “Include subfolders” if desired.
   • Ensure “Import items into the same folder in: your email address (or your name)” is selected.
   • Click Finish to complete the import process.

By following these steps, you can merge .pst file content into your current Outlook profile.

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