Users switching from Outlook-based systems to more recent email settings must first move emails from a Personal Storage Table (PST) file to an Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) account. This transfer will cause your email data to be synchronized across all of your devices and available from any place anywhere. This article will cover manual and automated methods of PST file migration to IMAP as well as introduce you to the Dailysoft PST to IMAP Migrator Tool, which presents a more user-friendly and effective option.

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Why Should Your PST Files be Migrated to IMAP?

You must be well-versed in the reasons you would wish to migrate your PST files to an IMAP account before starting the conversion process:

• Through the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), you may read your emails from a range of devices and places even though they are housed on a remote server.
• Any changes you make to your emails—such as reading or deleting them—will be reflected on all of the devices connected to the IMAP account.
• Sharing and working on emails is far easier as IMAP keeps emails on a central server instead of locally. This helps one to collaborate more successfully.

Manual Steps to transfer PST file into IMAP Account

Method 1:- Using Microsoft Outlook

Data from a PST file can be transferred from one Microsoft Outlook built-in capability to an IMAP account. Here's how you do it:

• Click the Add Account choice on the File menu in Microsoft Outlook.
• Enter the data needed for your IMAP account—which should comprise your email address and server settings. Just follow the guidelines to complete the setup.
• Open & Export > File menu Open Outlook Data File.
• Open your PST file at the place it resides at.
• Find the folders corresponding to your PST file within the Outlook user interface.
• You will have to select the emails or folders you want to move.
• Use dragging and dropping to place these items in the IMAP account folders. These will copy the emails kept in your PST file to the IMAP account.
• Using a web browser or another device, log in to your Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) account to confirm that every email you have sent has been effectively delivered.

Method 2: Outlook Web App (OWA) for Office 365.

Using the Outlook Web App will help you to transfer PST files whether you use Office 365 or Exchange Online:

• Starting the Outlook Web App, log in here.
• The first step is to go to the Import section—found under the settings or tools menu.
• Upload your PST file straight into Office 365. Emails imported into your Office 365 mailbox will show this way.
• Office 365 will have your emails available after the upload process ends.
• Move these emails from your Office 365 inbox into IMAP account folders.
• Check your IMAP account to be sure all of your emails have been migrated successfully.

Using the professional method to transfer PST files into the IMAP Account

The robust solution for transfer from PST to IMAP account is the Dailysoft PST to IMAP Migrator Tool. This tool speeds up the process and lowers the possibility of mistakes thereby facilitating the transfer of PST files to IMAP accounts.

Key aspects of the Dailysoft PST to IMAP Migrator Tool are:

• This function lets you migrate PST files immediately to your IMAP account without involving any middle steps.
• Batch processing saves time and work by letting you rapidly and simply manage numerous PST files at once.
• The Data Integrity tool is in charge of making sure all email data—including attachments and metadata—is retained throughout the transfer process.
• A user-friendly interface meant to be easy to use so that even non-technical users may migrate without any trouble.
• Offers chances to choose specific folders, specify migration settings, and choose output locations.

Follow These Steps to Use the Dailysoft PST IMAP Migrator Tool:

Successful software installation on your computer will depend on you following the installation guidelines.

• Opening the Dailysoft PST for IMAP Migrator Tool will then allow you to log in using the credentials connected to your IMAP account.
• Clicking the Add File or Add Folder button will first enable you to upload the PST files you wish to move.
• You must first choose the IMAP folders including the emails before importing the emails.
• Click Start Migration to launch the procedure.

You will have to check into your IMAP account once the migration is over to make sure all of your emails and data have been accurately moved.

Last thoughts

Transferring from PST files to an IMAP account is one of the most crucial actions you can do to improve access across devices and update your email system. Although hand methods are useful, the use of a particular tool such as the Dailysoft PST to IMAP Migrator program can help to make the operation more efficient and less time-consuming.
Would you be ready to simplify your PST migration? Right now, try the Dailysoft PST to IMAP Migrator Tool to discover a less complicated and more efficient alternative.