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Kiran Kannan
Kiran Kannan

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Step-by-Step Guide to Backup Your Emails in Older Versions of Outlook.

Follow these steps to create a backup of your emails using an older version of Outlook:

1. Open Outlook and Link Your Google Account

  • Launch Outlook on your computer.
  • Link your Google account if you haven’t already.
  • Ensure your account is completely synced so all emails and folders are visible.

2. Navigate to the Import/Export Option

  • Click on the File tab located in the top-left corner of the screen.
  • Select the Open & Export option from the menu.
  • Choose Import and Export (the third option) to launch the wizard.

3. Use the Import/Export Wizard

  • When the wizard opens, select Export to a file and click Next.
  • Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) from the list and click Next.

4. Select the Email Account for Backup

  • Choose your email account from the list of folders.
  • Ensure that the Include subfolders option is checked so all folders (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts) are included.
  • Click Next.

5. Save the Backup File

  • Select the location where you want to save the backup file.
  • Choose a file name and ensure the option Replace duplicates with items exported is selected.
  • Click Finish.

6. Set an Optional Password (If Needed)

  • You may be prompted to set a password for the .pst file. This is optional but adds an extra layer of security.
  • Enter a password and click OK (or leave it blank and click OK to skip).

Your emails are now successfully backed up in a .pst file, which can be used for restoring your emails in the future. Make sure to store the backup file in a secure location!

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