How to Create a New PST File in MS Outlook

Written By Mithilesh Tata
Updated on January 25th, 2022

Microsoft Outlook is a personalized information manager and an email client developed by Microsoft, including emails, calendars, task manager, etc. Outlook saves the file in PST format.

PST or Personal Storage file is the Outlook Data File used to store copies of message messages, calendar, data, etc. It is the local copy of the data stored in the computer for offline usage. The POP account usually uses the Outlook Data File (.pst) format.

To save your data from external threats like virus attacks or PC breakdowns, you should create a new PST file in MS Outlook. This PST file can contain all your data that needs protection. Hence creating a PST file is extremely beneficial in archiving emails. To create a new PST file, you need to select New Items and click Outlook Data File. It will, in turn, create the file in .pst format.

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Different ways to create a new PST file

Method 1: By using New Items from Inbox

Open Microsoft Outlook.
Click on the Home button in the menu bar.
Now select New Items.
Then click on More Items.
Now choose Outlook Data File.
Next, type a name of your choice in the File name.
Check on the Add Optional Password box if you want to add a password.
Click OK.
Now type a password in both Password and Verify Password boxes under Create Outlook Data File dialog box and select OK.

By setting a password, you need to enter it every time that Outlook Data File (.pst) is opened. It is a very easy method to create a new PST file. You can now save all your data in this PST file.

Method 2: By using Account Settings

Open Microsoft Outlook.
Click on the file on the menu bar.
Select Info Tab.
Click on Account Settings.
Now again, select Account Settings.
In the Account Settings dialog box, select Data Files and then click on Add button.
Now save the File name of your choice and select type as Outlook Data File (.pst).
Now click OK.

It is an alternative method to create a PST file.

How to add a PST file to Outlook?

In the above method, you have created a new PST file, but if you want to add multiple MS Outlook Personal Data Files to Outlook, you can use a third-party software called Aryson Add PST File to Outlook.

This software lets users import multiple PST files without changing the file’s attributes. Some of the features of Add PST File to Outlook are as follows:

Add or import multiple PST files to a single outlook profile.
Act on multiple files at a single time.
Auto-search feature to search available PST files.
Add PST of ANSI and UNICODE format simultaneously.
Remove unwanted files.
No file size limitation.
Data remains intact.

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Mithilesh Tata

Mithilesh Tata is dedicated to making the lives of his customers as simple as possible. He enjoys learning about new applications and utilities that can help people protect their data. Mithilesh also has a strong grasp on email migration & data recovery. He enjoys validating every component of the software, technical materials, and anything else that has to do with his working life.

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