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====== Exporting Emails in Outlook ======

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.
  * **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.

Follow the steps below to export your emails in Outlook:

1. Go to the **File** menu in Outlook, and select **Open & Export** > **Import/Export**.

2. In the Import and Export Wizard, select **Export to a file** and click **Next**.

3. Choose **Outlook Data File (.pst)** as the file type and click **Next**.

4. **Select the mailbox folder** you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, or the entire mailbox).\\  Check the box for **Include subfolders** to ensure all nested folders are included. Click **Next**.\\ 
//Note:// You can only export items from one email account at a time.

5. Click **Browse** to choose where to save the exported file on your computer. Enter a file name and click **OK** to proceed.

6. Click **Finish** to begin the export process.\\
If prompted, you can set an optional password for the exported file to enhance security.

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) ====

**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.

**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]]

**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.