Outlook 2010: Add Personal Folder (.PST) File

Add a Personal Folder (otherwise known as a PST file) to Outlook 2010 so you can store your data locally.

1. Select File > Account Settings then Account Settings… again.

Outlook 2010 account settings

2. Click the Data Files tab, then click Add..

Outlook 2010 add data files

3. Browse to an existing PST file that you already have, or provide a file name to create a new Personal Folder. Click OK.

Outlook 2010 name personal folder

4. Click Close and the personal folder is created.

Outlook 2010 PST file added

Category: Office 2010 Basics