How to Import an OST file into Office 365?

Want to import an OST file into Office 365 but don’t know how to do it? If yes, then you don’t need to worry. In this blog, we have explained an automated method to import an OST file into Office 365.

Overview

An OST file is an Outlook file that is used to store emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc. It allows users to access data in Outlook in offline mode, and once the internet connection is established OST file syncs with the Exchange server and changes data according to the Exchange server.

Office 365/Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service that provides various cloud-based services and Microsoft Software like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.

Why import an OST file into Office 365? 

• Importing an OST file into Office 365 provides an extra layer of security in case of corruption and system crashes.
• Moving old emails from the OST file into Office 365  helps in managing storage space in Outlook.
• Sometimes, OST files become inaccessible because of corruption and other issues, but Office 365 is available anytime with the help of the internet.
• Office 365 can be accessed on multiple devices, like laptops, tablets, and smartphones with the internet, whereas Outlook is accessed on desktop computers.
  

Smart method to convert the OST file into Office 365

With the eSoftTools OST to Office 365 Converter software, users can easily migrate OST files to Office 365/Microsoft 365. This tool can also migrate OST files to Gmail and IMAP email accounts.

Benefits and key features

• Can upload single or multiple OST files in bulk at a time.
• Previews all OST emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc in the preview panel.
• Recovers all orphaned, inaccessible and corrupted OST files and loads them into the software. 
• Mail filter feature filters emails according to Date.
• Preserves the OST files and folder hierarchy and data structuring during migration.
• No requirement for the installation of MS Outlook during migration.
• A user-friendly graphical interface can be used by anyone.
• Consistent with all editions of the Windows Operating System, like Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & below versions.

Also Read: How to open OST file in Gmail?

How to convert an OST file to Office 365?

• Download, install and launch eSoftTools OST to Office 365 Converter software on your Windows system.
• Press the Select OST button on the above bar to add OST files and folders into the software.

• Select one option from the OST file conversion mode:
  1. Single OST file conversion: A Single OST file is added into the software.
  2. Bulk OST file conversion: Multiple OST files are added to the software.

• All files & folders of the OST file are displayed in the software in the tree structure, and select files & folders to be exported.

• Click on the OST to Office 365 migrator button on the above menu bar.
• Enter Office 365 account credentials, like email address and password.
• Apply the Mail filter feature if you want to filter emails according to Date.

• Click the Convert button, and the OST to Office 365 migration process will start.

Conclusion

In this blog, we have explained an automated method to import OST files to Office 365. There are manual methods also available, but they are not suitable for bulk migration. The automated method migrates OST files in bulk to Office 365 without any hassle or data loss. If you want to check how the software works, then try the free demo version of the software.