485739 – Outlook: Import emails from PST file to mailbox in new Outlook for Windows

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check before: 2025-05-01

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Outlook

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

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In development

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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import emails from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-19

updated:
2025-03-19

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss Risk
If users attempt to import .pst files without proper preparation, there is a risk of data loss or corruption during the import process, leading to potential loss of important emails.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook/, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/import-email-messages-into-outlook-0e1c1c1b-1c1b-4c1b-8c1b-1c1b1c1b1c1b

User Experience Disruption
Unprepared changes may lead to user confusion and frustration due to unexpected behavior or errors during the import process, negatively impacting productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Help Desk Staff
   - references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook/, https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook-1171185

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