---
title: "Outlook: How to Create a PST File"
url: https://lookeen.com/blog/outlook-how-to-create-a-pst-file
lang: en
description: "Want to create a PST file in Outlook? Click here for a simple and relevant guide!"
author: "Froher Yosofy"
published: 2021-08-23T14:34:12+00:00
modified: 2026-11-11T04:35:22+00:00
---

# Outlook: How to Create a PST File

You want to create a PST file but don’t know how? In this blog post, you’ll find a simple step-by-step guide. [Find out what a PST file is and where you can locate it here.](https://lookeen.com/blog/open-pst-file-how-it-works-with-and-without-outlook) If you want to free up space in your mailbox and securely archive your emails, you should have created a PST file beforehand. PST files include not only emails but also calendar entries, contact lists, etc. The following guide can be applied to all common Outlook versions.

## How to securely archive your emails with an Outlook data file

**Step 1:** Start Outlook.

**Step 2:** Click the arrow to the right of *New Email* and then select *More Items*.

![Create Outlook PST File](https://lookeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Outlook-PST-Datei-erstellen.jpg)

**Step 3:** Navigate to the *Outlook Data File* field. A new window opens. Now you can name and save your Outlook PST file. You can repeat this step as many times as you like.

[Do you want to secure your emails in Outlook and create a backup? Click here for the appropriate guide.](https://lookeen.com/blog/outlook-back-up-data-and-create-a-backup-here-s-how/)

[Do you want to open an Outlook data file (PST) with or without Outlook? Click here for the appropriate guide.](https://lookeen.com/blog/open-pst-file-how-it-works-with-and-without-outlook/)

I hope this article has helped you create an Outlook data file (PST).

See you soon!

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