How to Import PST Files to Office 365

If you are planning to migrate your emails, contacts, and calendar data from Outlook to Office 365, you may need to import PST files. This process can be crucial for individuals and businesses looking to centralize their data on the cloud.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can import PST files to your Office 365 account:

1. Prepare Your PST File: Ensure that your PST file is ready for import and is not corrupted.
2. Use the Network Upload Method: Log in to your Office 365 account, go to the Security & Compliance Center, and then to the Data governance section. Select the ‘Import’ option and choose to upload your data over the network.
3. Set up Azure Storage: Follow the prompts to set up Azure Storage where you will upload your PST files.
4. Create a New Import Job: In the Security & Compliance Center, navigate to ‘Import data’ and create a new job. Specify the type of data you are importing and select the PST files from your Azure Storage.
5. Map PST File to Office 365 Mailboxes: Map the PST file data to the respective Office 365 mailboxes to ensure a smooth transition of data.
6. Complete the Import Job: Start the import job and monitor its progress. Once completed, you will receive a notification, and your PST data will be available in Office 365.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly import your PST files to Office 365 without any hassle. It is recommended to perform a test import initially to ensure that the process works correctly before moving all your data to the cloud.