Converting Outlook Files to Outlook 365 using Native Solution

 Outlook is a well-known desktop-based email client that is widely used around the world in conjunction with Exchange Server to offer a protective layer that keeps the entire organization safe. Outlook 365 is a cloud platform that includes MS Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Excel, Yammer, and other applications on a single platform. Furthermore, O365 is a more powerful and secure version of Microsoft Outlook. Let's look at the processes for manually migrating PST files to Outlook 365 mailboxes. You can import your Outlook Files to Outlook 365 emails, contacts, tasks, notes, tasks, and calendar items, among other things, to the Outlook 365 cloud environment via one of several methods.

Method 1: Using an Outlook 365 Migration Tool to Convert PST Files to Outlook 365.

Most users' initial choice is to utilize any third-party program that helps them upload PST to Outlook 365 in less time for security reasons. The PST to Office 365 Migration Tool is a safe and secure method of importing PST files into an Outlook 365 mailbox. The software can simply repair PST file issues before completing the Outlook 365 transfer process. Users can also use the Impersonation and Bulk import PST files into Office 365 accounts at once professionally.

This PST File Migration Tool has the Following New and Innovative Features:-

1: All users, whether technical or non-technical, can effortlessly import PST files into the Exchange online platform.

2: Allows users to view the whole Outlook PST file database in the preview window prior to conversion.

3: To import PST to Outlook 365, no MS Outlook or PowerShell commands are necessary.

4: Allows you to import PST files into Office 365's Shared Mailbox.

5: Shift in O365 Archive Mailbox to PST is possible.

6: Migrate PST files to Exchange 365 without any file size restrictions.

7: This allows you to identify, filter, and migrate some of your most important Outlook files to Outlook 365.

8: Compatible with all MS Outlook editions and Windows operating systems.

Method 2: Using the Network Upload Method to Upload PST to Outlook 365

1) Give the Outlook PST file-sharing permissions.

The first step in using the manual method to transfer PST to Exchange Online is to provide sharing permission to the PST folder or file that you want to transfer to your Outlook 365 online mailbox.

Right-click the PST file or folder you want to export and select Export.

Go to Properties and choose Share under SharingTab.

From the drop-down menu, choose Everyone and then Add.

Finally, select the folder and press the Done button.

2) Create a role for Mailbox Import and Export.

The second crucial step is to assign the import-export role to organization management, which may be done with PowerShell via the Exchange Admin Center. The procedure for enabling the import/export role via PowerShell is outlined below.

To connect PowerShell to Microsoft 365 remotely, first, run the command below.

Now, provide the username and password for the Exchange Online Admin account.

Second, run the following command:

$Session=New-PSSession -ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri https://ps.outlook.com/powershell/ -Credential $Session=New-PSSession -ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri https://ps.outlook.com/powershell/ -Credential Authentication Basic –AllowRedirection $o365Cred

Use the supplied command to assign a new PSsession.

$Session Import-PSSession

Exchange Online organization management should be able to import and export mailboxes.

-Role "Mailbox Import/Export" -SecurityGroup "Organization Management" -Name "Mailbox Import/Export" New-ManagementRoleAssignment -Role "Mailbox Import/Export" -SecurityGroup "Organization Management" -Name "Mailbox Import/Export"

Enter the following command to assign the import/export role to the user's mailbox:

–Role "Mailbox Import Export" –User "username" New-ManagementRoleAssignment –Role "Mailbox Import Export" –User "username"

3) Carry out the network upload procedure.

Select ImportàI import PST files from the Security and Compliance panel, then click on Information Governance.

Select option+New Import Job from the drop-down menu. Click on the chosen PST import task name.

Choose After that, click Next to upload your data. Get the SAS URL and the Azure tool from the new website.

Enter the actual PST Network path, paste the copied SAS URL, and the location to save the log file in the command to export the Outlook PST file to the AzCopy tool.

/Source: PST network path /Dest: "SAS URL" /V: log file save location AzCopy.exe /Source: PST network path /Dest: "SAS URL"

/Y AzCopy.log

The PST file is temporarily uploaded to the Azure site after it is executed.

Now, for the mapping of the Outlook PST file, create the CSV, choose the two checkboxes in the import data screen, and click Next. Validate—> Save and Close—> Browse the CSV.

Select Ready to Import to Office 365 from the Import job page. A filter page will open; select the necessary item and click Next.

Method 3: Convert Outlook Files to Outlook 365

Outlook Import/Export is a tool that allows you to import and export data from Outlook.

This is one of the most straightforward methods for migrating PST files to Outlook 365. The procedures for migrating PST files to Outlook 365 using Microsoft Outlook are listed below.

In the system, open the Microsoft Outlook email program. Select File–> Open & Export–> Import/Export from the File menu.

There will be a new wizard. Then click Next after selecting Import from another program or file.

Select the Outlook data file (.pst) option on the new import a file window and click Next.

Now, use the browse button to look for PST and then click the Open button.

Select do not import duplicates, then proceed to the next step and finish.

Method 4: IMAP Migration to Import PST to Outlook 365

The first step in an IMAP migration is to verify the domain and create users in Office 365. A CVS file with an email address, username, and password must also be created by the user.

The creation and verification of endpoints for the IMAP migration connection is the second phase. The user must provide the IMAP server's details here.

Now, choose the option "Migrate to Exchange Online," pick IMAP migration, and then Next to begin constructing the batch for an IMAP migration.

Next, browse the newly created CSV file, and then Next again. Click Next after selecting the newly formed mailbox and entering the batch name.

Choose Start the batchà New automatically and wait for the status to change from syncing to synchronized.

Delete the IMAP migration batches and route the exchange email to Exchange 365.

The Bottom Line:

I attempted to cover all of the methods for importing Outlook files to Outlook 365 in this article. Users can pick and choose the tactics they want to use and how they want to use them. All of the ways are effective and efficient for migrating Outlook PST files to Exchange Online.