How to Back Up Data in Outlook: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Back Up Data in Outlook through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

You can easily backup mail data in Outlook with simple steps, below is a tutorial on backing up mail data in Outlook 2010.

Step 1: You need to open Microsoft Outlook.

Select File -> Info -> Account Settings -> Account Settings .

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Step 2: Select the Data Files tab and select the email address below.

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Step 3: Select Open File Location .

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Step 4: After appearing the address window leading to the file, you turn off Account Settings and turn off Outlook , then copy the file in . pst format to another place to store.

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Also if you may need to restore backed up mail data you can do the following:

1. Select File -> Add Account . In Add Account select Manually configure server settings or additional server types and select Next .

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2. Continue to select Next .

3. At Internet E-mail Settings, you fill in the information and in Deliver new messages to you select Existing Outlook Data File and select Browse to find the backup file and select Next .

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From now on, you can completely backup mail data in Outlook to avoid bad cases, you can still retrieve mail data in your Outlook.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Back Up Data in Outlook?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.