To import PST to Exchange Online, you need to first import the PST file using the Office 365 Import Service. This involves uploading the PST file to an Azure Storage location, creating an import job in the Security & Compliance Center, and mapping the PST file to the appropriate mailbox. Once the import is complete, you can access the contents of the PST file directly within your Exchange Online mailbox, where all emails, calendar items, and contacts will be available as part of your mailbox data. Additionally you can also use the Advik PST Converter tool to complete the importing in a few clicks. Let's check out the manual steps in details -
Opening a PST file in Exchange Online involves importing the PST file into your Exchange Online mailbox. Here's a straightforward guide to help you do this:
1. **Log into Office 365 Admin Center**:
- Use your administrator account to log into the Office 365 Admin Center.
2. **Go to Security & Compliance Center**:
- Navigate to the Security & Compliance Center from the Admin Center.
3. **Create a New Import Job**:
- In the Security & Compliance Center, go to **Data governance** > **Import**.
- Click on **+ New import job** and provide a name for your job.
4. **Upload the PST File**:
- Download and install the [Azure AzCopy tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/s...azcopy-v10).
- Use AzCopy to upload your PST file to the Azure Storage URL provided by Microsoft.
```bash
azcopy copy 'C:\Path\To\YourPSTFile.pst' 'https://<AzureStorageURL>?<SASToken>'
```
5. **Map the PST File to Your Mailbox**:
- Once the PST file is uploaded, create a CSV mapping file with the following columns:
- Workload
- FilePath
- Name
- Mailbox
- IsArchive
- TargetRootFolder
- Example CSV entry:
```csv
Workload,FilePath,Name,Mailbox,IsArchive,TargetRootFolder
Exchange,https://<AzureStorageURL>/YourPSTFile.pst,YourPSTFile.pst,user@domain.com,FALSE,/
```
6. **Submit the Import Job**:
- Upload the CSV mapping file in the Security & Compliance Center.
- Validate the mappings and submit the import job.
7. **Monitor the Import Job**:
- Go to the **Import** page in the Security & Compliance Center.
- Click on your import job to view its status. It will show as **Queued**, **In Progress**, or **Completed**.
8. **Access Imported Emails**:
- Once the import is complete, open your Outlook or Outlook Web App (OWA) and navigate to your mailbox.
- You should see the imported emails, calendar items, contacts, and other data in your Exchange Online mailbox.
By following these simple steps, you can easily open a PST file in Exchange Online, ensuring all your email data is accessible and integrated with your Office 365 environment.
Opening a PST file in Exchange Online involves importing the PST file into your Exchange Online mailbox. Here's a straightforward guide to help you do this:
1. **Log into Office 365 Admin Center**:
- Use your administrator account to log into the Office 365 Admin Center.
2. **Go to Security & Compliance Center**:
- Navigate to the Security & Compliance Center from the Admin Center.
3. **Create a New Import Job**:
- In the Security & Compliance Center, go to **Data governance** > **Import**.
- Click on **+ New import job** and provide a name for your job.
4. **Upload the PST File**:
- Download and install the [Azure AzCopy tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/s...azcopy-v10).
- Use AzCopy to upload your PST file to the Azure Storage URL provided by Microsoft.
```bash
azcopy copy 'C:\Path\To\YourPSTFile.pst' 'https://<AzureStorageURL>?<SASToken>'
```
5. **Map the PST File to Your Mailbox**:
- Once the PST file is uploaded, create a CSV mapping file with the following columns:
- Workload
- FilePath
- Name
- Mailbox
- IsArchive
- TargetRootFolder
- Example CSV entry:
```csv
Workload,FilePath,Name,Mailbox,IsArchive,TargetRootFolder
Exchange,https://<AzureStorageURL>/YourPSTFile.pst,YourPSTFile.pst,user@domain.com,FALSE,/
```
6. **Submit the Import Job**:
- Upload the CSV mapping file in the Security & Compliance Center.
- Validate the mappings and submit the import job.
7. **Monitor the Import Job**:
- Go to the **Import** page in the Security & Compliance Center.
- Click on your import job to view its status. It will show as **Queued**, **In Progress**, or **Completed**.
8. **Access Imported Emails**:
- Once the import is complete, open your Outlook or Outlook Web App (OWA) and navigate to your mailbox.
- You should see the imported emails, calendar items, contacts, and other data in your Exchange Online mailbox.
By following these simple steps, you can easily open a PST file in Exchange Online, ensuring all your email data is accessible and integrated with your Office 365 environment.