How to back sent mail in outlook

To back up sent mail in Outlook, you can use the built-in feature in Outlook to export your sent items to a PST file. Here's how:

Method 1: Export Sent Items to a PST file

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Export to a file".
3. In the "Export to a file" window, select "Outlook Data File (.pst)" as the file type.
4. Choose the folder you want to export (in this case, "Sent Items").
5. Click "Next" and then select a location to save the file.
6. Enter a file name and click "Finish".

Method 2: Use the "Archive" feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Clean Up Old Items" and then select "Archive".
3. In the "Archive" window, select the folder you want to archive (in this case, "Sent Items").
4. Choose a location to save the archived items and click "OK".

Method 3: Use a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you back up your sent items, such as:

• Backup Outlook: This add-in allows you to schedule automatic backups of your Outlook data, including sent items.
• Outlook Backup: This add-in provides a simple way to backup your Outlook data, including sent items, to a PST file.

Tips:

• Make sure you have enough disk space to store the backed-up sent items.
• You can also use the "Export" feature to export sent items to a CSV file, which can be imported into other email clients or applications.
• If you're using Outlook 2010 or later, you can also use the "Import/Export" feature to export sent items to a PST file.