A .pst file is a Microsoft Outlook data file that stores mail items such as your email folders, emails, attachments, and calendar items beyond a retention date set by the organization. If you would like to archive your personal .pst file manually, please follow the instructions below.

 

1. Click on Start Menu and type “Control”. Select the Control Panel.

 

2. Expand the “View by:” drop down menu and select “Large Icons” or “Small Icons” from the menu

 

3. Click the “Mail (Microsoft Outlook 2016)” icon.

 

4. Click the “Data Files…” button.

 

5. Highlight your Outlook Personal PST file and click “Open File Location…”

 

6. Right click your Outlook Personal PST file and select Copy only! Do NOT select Cut or Move!

 

7. Right click your OneDrive and select Paste.

 

Please contact the UCF IT Support Center for assistance at 407-823-5117 if you encounter any issues. Additionally, please contact support if you require information on how to properly mount your PST file after it’s been moved to OneDrive.