How to Import PST File to Outlook Web Access without any Trouble

The topic we'll discuss within this post is: What is the best way to import an existing PST file into Outlook Web Access? We are aware, Outlook is an effective email client that is widely utilized by an enormous number of users around the world. It's no secret that Outlook desktop software is utilized frequently by the majority of users, yet there are still a lot of users choose to utilize Outlook Web Access (OWA) for managing their email. Outlook is accessible through OWA when it is configured using Exchange Online and Office 365 application. In this means that Outlook users can access the Outlook Online application to manage emails on your Office 365 account.

If a user wishes to transfer data from PST into Outlook Web Access, they usually do not have a good solution. We are going to present you the simple and speedy methods to transfer data from PST into Outlook Web Access. Before moving on into the method, let's first look at this scenario for you.

• How do I Transfer Outlook PST file locally stored in the system?




• How do I import a PST file to an account where it is default configured?

If you are in the first scenario, PST file is locally saved on the system . This means users can utilize Microsoft AzCopy tool to transfer PST into an Exchange Online account.

If this is in the second scenario the users have to first export their mailbox data to PST format using the Import/Export Wizard.

Follow the steps for moving items from your mailbox:

* Start the Outlook on your computer and click on the File option.

* Next, click on the "Open and Export" Option and choose "Import or Export" Wizard.

* In this case, select "Export to an File" option, and then choose"Outlook" (.pst) format for your file.

* Choose your Mailboxes items and sub Folder you want to import into the Office 365 application.

* Browse locations for Save the PST file to the local system

* Then click the Finish button to begin the process of export.

After you have completed these steps after which you will find that the PST file is saved local to your system. You can also try the method of uploading via the network in case you wish to upload the PST data file to Outlook Web App. The entire process is split into three sections.

PART 1: Install Azur Azcopy as well Copy SAS URL

* First, need to open the, https://protection.office.com

* Present the credentials for Microsoft Office 365 to access it.

* Once you've entered the correct details, select "Security and the Compliance Center" is "Data Governance" > "Import".

* Now start the Import Wizard. click on the "New Import Jobs" option. You can then give an individual name, with the lowercase and punctuation marks.

* You need to choose the "Upload your data" option.

* Then click on the "Azure AzCopy" option to download the most current version of the Azure AzCopy Tool

* Then begin to run this tool until we can transfer PST files to Outlook Web App.

* Now run the Command Prompt, and add: AzCopy.exe /Source: /Dest the following: /V:

Run the command below to open the PST file in Outlook Web Access. The exact file in the image below:

Part 2: Create PST import mapping file

The PST file has been uploaded in the Azure location, from which we must go to Office 365. In order to do this, we must create the CSV file that contains the PST mailboxes of the user in the file. The freshly created CSV file is needed to create an import job.

PART 3: Create a PST Import Job within the Office 365 Application

* Check the boxes "I have uploaded my data" as well as "I can access my mapping files".

* In the next screen, it is necessary to upload the newly created CSV file using the option "Select Map File". Once you have verified that the CSV file was verified successfully then the process for analysis started with the preparation process to make the files ready for the transfer process in Microsoft's Office 365 environment.

* When the process of analysis is complete the process, a prompt screen will appear with two options "Yes I'd like to filter it prior to import" and "No I'd like to load everything".

* If you wish to import complete mailbox data to Office 365 that can be accessable through OWA then select this option. After the process has been completed then start OWA in the Office 365 application to view the resultant PST file. Then, utilize OWA in order to open it.

Alternative Solution to Open the PST File in OWA

You've already realized that this solution is not a simple process as it requires a number of steps. The downloading of numerous tools for moving and checking the details can be a difficult job and an administrator must have prior experience in these tools, so that any issues are easily resolvable. So if you'd like to get rid of all these problems, make use of the Softmagnat the PST-to Office 365 Migration tool.