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Exporting an online archive to PST in Office 365 means transferring email data from an Office 365 user’s Online Archive (which stores older emails to free up inbox space) to a PST file. This process allows users to:
The exported PST can then be opened in Outlook for review or stored for safekeeping. It is often done using eDiscovery or third-party tools such as Office 365 Backup Tool.
This method simplifies the process with fewer manual steps compared to using the built-in eDiscovery tool.
- Back up or move archived emails to local storage.
- Access older emails offline.
- Manage email data outside of Office 365.
The exported PST can then be opened in Outlook for review or stored for safekeeping. It is often done using eDiscovery or third-party tools such as Office 365 Backup Tool.
Method 1: Export Online Archive to PST using eDiscovery PST Export Tool
Here are the steps to export an Online Archive to PST in Office 365 using the eDiscovery PST Export Tool:1. Access the Microsoft Purview (Compliance) Portal
- Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- Navigate to Compliance > Content search (under Solutions).
2. Create a New Content Search
- Click New search.
- Enter search criteria to specify the user and email data from the Online Archive you want to export.
- Once done, click Submit to run the search.
3. Export Search Results
- After the search completes, click on Actions > Export results.
- Choose PST file as the export format.
4. Download Using eDiscovery Export Tool
- Download the eDiscovery Export Tool.
- Run the tool and download the PST file to your computer.
Method 2: Export Online Archive Mail to PST using Third Party Software
Here are the steps to export an Online Archive to PST in Office 365 using a Aryson Office 365 Backup Tool:- Download and install a third-party Office 365 to PST export tool.
- Launch the tool and log in using your Office 365 credentials (with admin access if needed).
- Choose the Online Archive mailbox of the user(s) whose data you want to export.
- Set the export format to PST.
- Choose the desired filters (date range, folder selection, etc.).
- Select the location to save the PST file.
- Start the export process, and the tool will save the Online Archive data to a PST file.
This method simplifies the process with fewer manual steps compared to using the built-in eDiscovery tool.