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Lennex
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2 years ago

Backing up Outlook Emails to Dropbox automatically

Hello everyone,

I hope you're doing well. I have a question regarding backing up Outlook emails and storing them in Dropbox. I use Outlook as my primary email client, and I would like to ensure that my emails are securely backed up in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Dropbox is a cloud storage service that I frequently use, so I'm wondering if it's possible to create backups of my entire email collection from Outlook and store them in Dropbox automatically.

Has anyone attempted this before? If so, could you please share your experience and provide guidance on the best methods to achieve this? Are there any specific settings or third-party tools that are recommended for seamless integration between Outlook and Dropbox?

I appreciate any insights or suggestions you can provide. Thank you in advance!

Best regards,

Lennex

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    Rich
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    Lennex wrote:

    ... I'm wondering if it's possible to create backups of my entire email collection from Outlook and store them in Dropbox automatically.


    Just create a PST file in Outlook and store it in your local Dropbox folder. Just know that it will only sync when Outlook is closed, and under no circumstances should you try to open the PST file in Outlook on multiple computers at the same time (conflicted copies would occur). Once your PST file is created, use the AutoArchive function in Outlook and point it to your new PST file.

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