Open an email archive through Outlook


Introduction:

     These instructions will provide a general overview of how to open email archives through Outlook, specifically in the .PST file format. This set of instructions walks you through how to navigate to the outlook import/export options, select a file for import, and how to locate the file after completing the import process. Email archives are made for a number of reasons including freeing up space in a mailbox, archiving communications for documentation purposes, or preparing email documents for a public records request.

 

 

Attach PST file to outlook:

 

   1. Open Outlook and click on File in the top left-hand corner.

 

 

                  

                         Fig. 1 File tab in outlook.

 

 

2. Click on Open & Export.

         

             Fig 2. Open & Export under the File tab.



3. Click on Open Outlook Data File.

            

            Fig 3. Import/Export options





4. Navigate to the location of the Outlook archive (.pst) file, select it, and click OK.



                    Fig 4.  Open Outlook Data File window




5. The file will open under your mailbox folders in the outlook home screen. Expand the Archive Folder to view its contents.

           

           Fig 7. Archive/PST location after import.