How to Open a PST File

A PST (Personal Storage Table) file is an Outlook data file that stores emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data. Here's how to open one:

For Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, or Microsoft 365:

1. Open Microsoft Outlook

2. Go to the File menu
   • Click on "File" in the top-left corner

3. Open & Export
   • Click "Open & Export"
   • Select "Open Outlook Data File"

4. Browse for your PST file
   • Navigate to the location where your PST file is saved
   • Select the PST file
   • Click "OK"

5. Access the data
   • The PST file will appear in your folder pane on the left side of Outlook
   • You can now browse emails, contacts, and other items within the file