How to download Microsoft Outlook emails

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

While the emails you receive and send are readily available for access at any time within Outlook, the same cannot be said when you lack an Internet connection. In this guide, you'll learn how to download emails from Outlook.

2. How to Download

Back up your email from within Outlook

1. Open Microsoft Outlook
   
   
2. Enter File
   
   

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2. Select Open & Export 
   
   

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2. Click Import/Export
   
   

1. Select Export to a file and then click Next
   
   

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2. Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) and then click Next
   
   

1. Select the mail folder that needs backing up and select Next
   
   

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2. Choose a location where to save the backup file
   
   
3. Give the file a name
   
   
4. If you want your file to be safe from public view, enter and confirm a password, and then select OK

All the emails within the folder will be saved in the form of a PST file, which can be opened by a wide variety of email managers and converters.