How to Merge Multiple PST files into one in Outlook 2016

MS Outlook application permits its clients to open any PST format file and furthermore to set it as the default file. There would be no surprise that the Outlook client has to merge multiple PST files in the course of time with data having equal importance. To get and manage the information in the divided storage files would become an unpredictable task as each time every PST file needs a password to get opened (if protected). There could be most chances of accidental deletion of at least one PST file from the lot. And, if the size of the PST files crosses the decent one, then lack of storage space would be another risk here. All these circumstances point to the necessity of the task of merging all the important Outlook PST files into a single PST document. That combined single PST file of a bigger size would be quite convenient to handle and share.

Why do we Need to Merge Multiple PST Files to Outlook 2016?

• If you are combining multiple old account’s PST files into one.
• To take the back up of existing records.
• To combine to an alternate service or exchange. etc
• transferring to another email client or Server service
• Archiving old PST files information conveniently
• Gathering group information at a single platform

What are the benefits of combining multiple, PST files?

• The simplicity of accessing the file in Outlook
• No risks of data loss or file deletion
• Upgraded and manageable security of single document
• Simple export of information from a single PST file
• Instant access of information without the requirement for searching
• Helpful backup and archiving processes
• Migration of a single PST file is simpler

Now as you know that merging multiple PST files would be a good option. and also you can repair Outlook PST files, let us discuss how you can perform it.

Merge Multiple PST Files using Manual Method

The manual method for merging Outlook .pst files into a single one is separated into two parts. First, you must create a new blank PST file, after transferring all existing Outlook data files into a newly created document.

• In Outlook, click on New Items and choose the More Items option
• Tap on the Outlook Data File
• Give the name of the new PST document and pick the desired area to save the file.
• Hit the OK button and a new PST file is created.
• Then, once again open the Outlook application and go to File >> Open >> Import
• The Export/Import wizard will display, choose Import from another program or document, and tap Next
• Pick the file type Outlook Data File (.pst) to import from and hit Next
• Browse the file that you need to import in Outlook. Choose “Do not import duplicates” and hit Next
• Finally, check the “Include subfolders” and “Import items into the same folder” option
• Hit the Finish button.

Note — You need to repeat the import steps for each PST record or file. Outlook permits importing of one PST file at a time.

The manual method to manage Outlook PST files via merge multiple PST files is very time-taking and requires technical expertise. If a step is false, the data may be corrupted or damaged. If you have a pst file and it gets corrupted then I suggest using the advanced DRS PST Recovery tool to repair and recover your damaged PST files. It is more reliable and gives a quick result.

Conclusion

In the above-mentioned article, I have discussed two methods to merge multiple PST files into single PST files in Outlook 2016. Both the methods work fine and you can select and follow those methods according to your needs. Thanks for visiting this article, I hope you found it efficient & interesting.