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faq:email:export_email_outlook [2024/11/14 14:57] – created vikkifaq:email:export_email_outlook [2024/11/14 15:07] (current) – [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)] vikki
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 ====== Exporting Emails in Outlook ====== ====== Exporting Emails in Outlook ======
  
-There are several reasons why you might want to export your mailbox: +There are several reasons why you might want to export your mailbox in Outlook
-  * Backup Emails: Create a secure copy of your emails to prevent data loss. +  * **Backup Emails:** Create a secure copy of your emails to prevent data loss. 
-  * Switch to a New Device: Easily transfer your mailbox when moving to another computer. +  * **Switch to a New Device:** Easily transfer your mailbox when moving to another computer. 
-  * Transfer to Another Account: Move emails to a different email account or service.+  * **Transfer to Another Account:** Move emails to a different email account or service.
  
 Follow the steps below to export your emails in Outlook: Follow the steps below to export your emails in Outlook:
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 If prompted, you can set an optional password for the exported file to enhance security. If prompted, you can set an optional password for the exported file to enhance security.
  
-Reference: [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/export-emails-contacts-and-calendar-items-to-outlook-using-a-pst-file-14252b52-3075-4e9b-be4e-ff9ef1068f91|Export emails, contacts, and calendar items to Outlook]]+For a step-by-step guide with visual references, please see: [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/export-emails-contacts-and-calendar-items-to-outlook-using-a-pst-file-14252b52-3075-4e9b-be4e-ff9ef1068f91|Export emails, contacts, and calendar items to Outlook]]
  
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 +==== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ====
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 +**1. Will my original emails be deleted after exporting?**\\ 
 +No, exporting emails does not delete them from Outlook. The export process creates a copy of your emails in a .pst file. Your original messages will remain intact in Outlook.
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 +**2. Can I import the exported .pst file back into Outlook?**\\ 
 +Yes, you can easily import the exported .pst file back into Outlook whenever needed. For a detailed guide, please see: [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/import-email-contacts-and-calendar-from-an-outlook-pst-file-431a8e9a-f99f-4d5f-ae48-ded54b3440ac|Import email from an Outlook .pst file]]
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 +**3. Does Outlook offer automatic/periodic backup feature?**
 +No. You can only manually export your emails to a .pst file as a backup whenever needed.
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