How to Create a PST File in Microsoft Outlook

To create a PST (Personal Storage Table) file in Microsoft Outlook, you can follow these steps:

*For Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019, and Outlook for Microsoft 365:*

1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your computer.

2. Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Outlook window.

3. In the Info category, click on "Account Settings" and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.

4. In the Account Settings window, go to the "Data Files" tab.

5. Click on the "Add" button.

6. Choose "Outlook Data File (.pst)" and click "OK."

7. Select the location where you want to save the PST file.

8. In the "Create or Open Outlook Data File" window, you can set a name for your PST file and choose optional settings like setting a password for the file (recommended for added security).

9. Click "OK" to create the PST file.

10. You will now see the new PST file listed in your Data Files tab. You can use this PST file to store emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data.

*Note:* You can also create a PST file when exporting or archiving data from Outlook.

Creating a PST file allows you to manage and store your Outlook data separately, which can be useful for backup or organizing your emails and other items.

Please ensure that you are using a supported version of Outlook, as the steps may vary slightly in different versions of the software.