How do i import outlook 2013 data file to mail
To import an Outlook 2013 data file (.pst) into Gmail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Outlook
- Open Outlook 2013 and go to File > Open & Export.
- Select Import/Export and then click Next.
- Choose Export to a file and select Personal Folders File (.pst).
- Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Contacts, etc.).
- Click Next and then Finish to export the data to a.pst file.
- Go to Gmail and sign in to your account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select See all settings.
- Go to the Accounts and Import tab.
- Click on Import mail and contacts.
- Select Outlook as the email provider and click Next.
- Choose the.pst file you exported earlier and click Import.
Method 2: Using a third-party tool
- Download and install a third-party tool like PST Importer or Outlook PST Converter.
- Follow the tool's instructions to import the.pst file into Gmail.
Note: Before importing, make sure you have enough storage space in your Gmail account to accommodate the data from your Outlook 2013 file.
Additional tips:
- If you have a large.pst file, it may take some time to import the data into Gmail.
- You may need to convert the.pst file to a different format (e.g.,.eml or.mbox) before importing it into Gmail.
- If you're importing a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party tool to help with the process.