Outlook: Using Outlook for Email
How to backup your Outlook mailbox
How to backup your Outlook Email by exporting a Personal Folder File (.pst).
1. Launch Outlook
2. Select File > Import and Export
3. The Import and Export Wizard will launch. Under Choose an action to perform:
- Select Export to a file
- Click Next
4. The Export to a file dialog will launch. Under Create a file of type:
- Select Personal Folder File (.pst)
- Click Next
5. The Export Personal Folders dialog will launch. Under Select the folder to export from:
Highlight Mailbox - Doe, John
6. Check Include Subfolders
7. Save exported file. You may stay with the default location or browse to your desired location.
8. Options: select Replace duplicates with items exported
9. Select Finish
10. Name: Provide a name of your choice.
11. Encryption Setting: Compressible Encryption
12. Password: leave blank.
13. Select OK
