{"id":103,"date":"2026-10-03T08:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2026-10-03T08:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:52:32","slug":"top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ways to Import OST Files into MS Office 365 \u2013 Minute Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OST (Offline Storage Table) is an Outlook file format for Windows associated with Exchange Server. OST is an associated file format, which means if such files get orphaned, there are no standard manual solutions to access them. In this blog, we learn how to export active and orphaned OST files through best-practice methods.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#What_is_an_OST_File\" >What is an OST File?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Disadvantages_of_OST_Files\" >Disadvantages of OST Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Import_OST_to_Office_365_Using_the_Manual_Methods\" >Import OST to Office 365 Using the Manual Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Step_1_Access_the_Target_OST_File_in_Its_Original_Outlook_Profile\" >Step 1: Access the Target OST File in Its Original Outlook Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Step_2_Configure_Your_Office_365_Account_in_Outlook\" >Step 2: Configure Your Office 365 Account in Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Step_3_Import_the_PST_File_into_Office_365\" >Step 3: Import the PST File into Office 365<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Limitation_of_Manual_Method\" >Limitation of Manual Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Direct_Way_to_Upload_OST_Files_to_an_MS_365_Office_Account\" >Direct Way to Upload OST Files to an MS 365 Office Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Steps_to_Import_OST_to_MS_365\" >Steps to Import OST to MS 365<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-import-ost-files-into-ms-office-365\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_OST_File\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is an OST File?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Those who use an OST file with Exchange Server know how useful this format is for them. OST comes with one of the biggest advantages of maintaining workflow. In other words, you can access and create emails, calendars, and tasks offline. As the internet connection becomes stable, OST automatically transfers the newly created tasks to Exchange. An OST file can store a complete mailbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_OST_Files\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Disadvantages of OST Files<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An OST is linked to the Exchange or Microsoft 365 account and Outlook profile, so it cannot be opened independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Microsoft 365 doesn\u2019t offer any direct or standard option to import OST data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The format is prone to corruption because of the system\u2019s abrupt shutdown, software errors, synchronization issues, and various other technical errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recovery of corrupted OST files can be difficult, and you may lose important data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_OST_to_Office_365_Using_the_Manual_Methods\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Import OST to Office 365 Using the Manual Methods<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You may be surprised to learn that a manual method is available to export OST to Office 365. Here, we are providing the best manual practices to import selective OST data to MS Office 365.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Access_the_Target_OST_File_in_Its_Original_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>Step 1: Access the Target OST File in Its Original Outlook Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here, access Microsoft Outlook (classic Outlook) and configure the Exchange account with which the desired OST file is created. Let Outlook synchronize and download the mailbox data. Now, follow the given steps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open classic Outlook configured with the active Exchange account.<\/li>\n<li>Click File &gt; Open &amp; Export &gt; Import\/Export.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1-300x189.png\" alt=\"Click Import\/Export\" width=\"497\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1.png 1351w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select Export to a file and click Next.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-300x225.png\" alt=\"Export File\" width=\"551\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1.png 651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-300x228.png\" alt=\"Choose PST\" width=\"558\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1.png 649w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the specific email account or mailbox folder you want to back up, check Include subfolders, and click Next.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-300x220.png\" alt=\"Filter\" width=\"622\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1.png 651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click Browse to choose a destination path on your computer, choose how to handle duplicate items, and click Finish.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-1-300x218.png\" alt=\"Finish\" width=\"626\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-1-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-1.png 649w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Configure_Your_Office_365_Account_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Step 2: Configure Your Office 365 Account in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ensure your target Microsoft Office 365 account is successfully logged in and added to the same classic Outlook profile so Outlook can see the cloud mailbox.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Import_the_PST_File_into_Office_365\"><\/span>Step 3: Import the PST File into Office 365<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In classic Outlook, go to File Options&gt; Click Open &amp; Export &gt; Import\/Export.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Import from another program or file and then click Next.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next.<\/li>\n<li>Browse and choose the PST file that you prepared in step 1.<\/li>\n<li>Select the radio option: &#8220;Import items into the current folder&#8221; or choose your Office 365 mailbox from the destination drop-down list, then click Finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitation_of_Manual_Method\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Limitation of Manual Method<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manual methods require the original Outlook profile where the OST file was created. In other words, you cannot export orphaned OST files using these methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OST files cannot be directly imported into Office 365. You generally need to convert the OST data into a PST file first.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is a requirement that Outlook is installed and configured on the system to transfer the OST data to PST.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method one is suitable for data backup, while method two is not suitable for data backup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The suggested methods are excellent for small mailbox migration under a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">technician\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> observation. If you are a novice, neither of these methods is appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They are time-consuming and confusing methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Both methods are not suitable for large-scale migration because large attachments can go missing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The following methods <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> guarantee complete migration because of synchronisation issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Folder structure, rules, permissions, and some mailbox-specific settings may not transfer completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manual methods are usually inefficient for batch data migration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Way_to_Upload_OST_Files_to_an_MS_365_Office_Account\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Direct Way to Upload OST Files to an MS 365 Office Account<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When it comes to direct solutions, you have a variety of options to consider. However, a wise move is to choose an automated OST file converter that can export orphaned files, convert entire or specific folders, provide an assurance of accuracy, and support unlimited conversions. <strong>ViceVersa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/ost-office365.php\">OST to Office 365 Converter<\/a><\/strong> can meet your conversion goal because it has all the qualities that a professional tool should have. A free trial of this application can be installed on a Windows system to closely monitor its accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/buy\/ost-office365.php\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/dl\/ViceVersa-OST-Office365-Converter.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Import_OST_to_MS_365\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to Import OST to MS 365<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After installing the application, launch it on your system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select the source file (OST file) that you want to move.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ost-office365-converter-300x193.png\" alt=\"Source OST\" width=\"604\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ost-office365-converter-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ost-office365-converter-1024x658.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ost-office365-converter-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ost-office365-converter.png 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get a preview of the uploaded OST file in its preview pane, which displays all mailboxes, contacts, and calendar in tree format. You can check messages and attachments of each item.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-ost-file-300x237.png\" alt=\"Preview OST Data\" width=\"610\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-ost-file-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-ost-file-1024x810.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-ost-file-768x608.png 768w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-ost-file.png 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, select Office 365 for conversion and provide the required MS account credentials. Press the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Authenticate Me<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">tab to allow Office 365 to connect with the app for conversion. (While the process is going on, ensure that the internet connection is stable.)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/authenticate-officee-365-300x199.png\" alt=\"authenticate-officee-365\" width=\"602\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/authenticate-officee-365-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/authenticate-officee-365-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/authenticate-officee-365-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/www.viceversatools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/authenticate-officee-365.png 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select an existing folder or create a new folder for storing data. Finally, press the Export tab to complete the conversion. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advantages of the ViceVersa OST to Office 365 Converter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Since it is a standalone program, you don\u2019t need prior installation of Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>The tool exports both active and orphaned, corrupted, inaccessible OST files.<\/li>\n<li>Conversion doesn\u2019t need the original Exchange account.<\/li>\n<li>The tool displays a preview of the uploaded OST file in its preview pane, divided into three sections to provide a detailed preview. Using this feature, you can view OST files and filter specific mailboxes to export. This means you have control over what you want to export.<\/li>\n<li>The exported data is stored in an existing folder or a new folder, for which the tool allows you to create a folder.<\/li>\n<li>The free trial allows you to experience the conversion program closely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By closely analysing the manual and automated solutions, you can decide which option is suitable for you. The manual version is mainly for limited data conversion where you are ready to take the risk of data loss. In contrast, the automated solution is a tool for professionals and those individuals who are not willing to lose a single email. Install the free version of the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How can I Import a Large OST File into Office 365?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ideally, manual conversion can result in data loss when converting a large OST file. Therefore, the best way is to use a dedicated tool. The recommended app exports both small and large OST files with high accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Export Orphaned OST Files to MS Office 365?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For orphaned OST files, there are no standard manual solutions to export data. 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