{"id":17604,"date":"2025-02-17T06:37:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T06:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=17604"},"modified":"2026-07-17T05:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T05:51:14","slug":"change-outlook-pst-file-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/change-outlook-pst-file-location\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Outlook PST File Location | Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"p-4 mb-4\" style=\"border: 2px solid #005EFF; border-radius: 30px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Hi, I am Camille, and my teammate Jack and I need to access the PST file together. However, we find it difficult as the PST file is stored in a single location. So, is there any chance that I can change the location of my Outlook PST file to access it easily without downtime, hassle, or data loss? Also, how can I ensure that my data is kept original when I make the transfer?&rdquo;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block_sum\">\n<p>MS Outlook uses two types of data files: Personal Storage Table (.pst) and Offline Storage Table (.ost). POP accounts store their data in .pst files. Whereas IMAP, Exchange, and Outlook.com use .ost files for offline access and synchronization with the mail server. Outlook stores PST files in a default directory on your local system. However, the exact path can vary depending on the Outlook version and Windows OS. So, go through this article to learn about different ways to change Outlook PST File location. If you need to access PST in a more compatible format, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/pst-converter.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PST Converter Tool<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-btn\">\n<ul id=\"db-btn-container\" class=\"nav nav-tabs mt-4\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"windows-tab\" class=\"nav-link active\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"mac-tab\" class=\"nav-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"linux-tab\" class=\"nav-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#linux\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"linux\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-linux\"><\/i> Linux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"db-btn-containerContent\" class=\"tab-content my-2\">\n<div id=\"windows\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfo-PST-Converter-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/pst-converter.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"mac\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfo-PST-Converter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/mac-pst-converter.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"linux\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"linux-tab\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/Sysinfo-PST-Converter-unix.sh\"><i class=\"icon-linux\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/linux-pst-converter.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Users Need to Change Location of Outlook Data Files?<\/h2>\n<p>Well, there are a few reasons why one would want to change the location of PST. Have a look:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>When multiple users need to access the same Outlook data, users relocate the PST file to a shared network location or external servers for remote access.<\/li>\n<li>It is beneficial to backup the PST file in a location that is part of your regular backup routine.<\/li>\n<li>If your primary drive is nearly full, Outlook&rsquo;s performance can suffer. Therefore, storing your PST file on a different drive may help speed up its performance.<\/li>\n<li>Storing your PST file on a different drive may safeguard your Outlook data from being affected during a system crash.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Find the Outlook PST File Location?<\/h2>\n<p>To change the Outlook PST file location, we have to first find the location of the PST file. There are in total 3 ways to find the PST File location. Let&rsquo;s go through them one by one:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Default Location of PST File<\/h3>\n<p>Manually access the default PST File location according to your version of Windows or Outlook:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Outlook Versions<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Windows Version<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>PST Location<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2013,2016,2019,<br>2021<\/td><td> Vista,7,8.8.1,10,11<\/td><td>C:\\Users\\UserName\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook<\/td><\/tr>\n\n<tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2010<\/td><td>Windows XP<br><br> Vista,7,8,8.1,10,11<\/td><td>My Documents\\Outlook Files<br><br>Documents\\Outlook Files<\/td><\/tr>\n\n<tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2007<\/td><td>Windows XP<br><br><br><br><br> Vista,7,8,8.1,10,11<\/td><td>C:\\Documents and Settings\\UserName\\Local Settings\\Application Data\\ Microsoft Outlook<br><br>C:\\Users\\UserName\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2000,2003<\/td><td>Windows XP<\/td><td>C:\\Documents and Settings\\UserName\\Local Settings\\Application Data\\ Microsoft Outlook<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Outlook_Tool_to_Find_the_PST_File_Location\"><\/span>Use Outlook Tool to Find the PST File Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the Outlook tool helps users locate PST files, with a step-by-step process for each Outlook version:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Outlook Versions<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Process<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021<\/td><td>1. Open<strong> MS Outlook<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br>2. Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt;&gt;<strong> Account Settings<\/strong> &gt;&gt; <strong>Account Settings.<\/strong><br>3. Now, click the <strong>Data Files<\/strong> tab.&nbsp;<br>4. A list of your data files opens up. Select the desired file and Click<strong> Open File Location.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outlook 2010 or earlier versions<\/td><td>1. Open <strong>Outlook.<\/strong><br>2. Click on <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<br>3. Navigate and click on<strong> Mail<\/strong>.<br>4. Next, click on <strong>Data Files. <\/strong>A list of your data files opens up.&nbsp;<br>5. Now, select the email account and Click on <strong>Open File Location<\/strong>.<br>6. A folder opens up where your <strong>PST file <\/strong>is stored.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> With the help of the <strong>SysInfo Outlook PST Converter<\/strong>, you can automatically locate all PST files on your system, no matter their location. If Outlook access is unavailable and you can&rsquo;t find the PST file location, use this software. It automatically detects PST files from its default directory and also allows you to search for them anywhere.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Change_PST_File_Location_in_Outlook\"><\/span>How To Change PST File Location in Outlook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are the number of ways by which one can change Outlook PST file location.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Use_Symlink_to_Outlook_Change_PST_File_Location\"><\/span>Method 1: Use Symlink to Outlook Change PST File Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Before starting the process, make sure no <strong>Outlook<\/strong> processes are running.<\/li>\n<li>Firstly, find your <strong>PST File<\/strong>. (use any of the methods mentioned above)<\/li>\n<li>Copy-paste the PST File to your preferred location.<\/li>\n<li>Now, open the<strong> Console Window<\/strong>. Run the command &#8211;<\/li>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em><strong>mklink &#8220;C:\\Users\\[Your Username]\\Documents\\Outlook Files\\Outlook.pst&#8221; &#8220;D:\\Outlook_Data\\Outlook.pst&#8221;strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and it will automatically use the PST file from the new location via the symbolic link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_the_Control_Panel_to_Change_PST_File_Location\"><\/span>Method 2: Use the Control Panel to Change PST File Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>First of all, make sure you properly <strong>exit Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>&gt;&gt; <strong>Search Mail<\/strong> &gt;&gt; Click <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Show Profiles<\/strong>. Select your profile and then click<strong> Properties.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Now, click on <strong>Data Files<\/strong>, choose your account, and click <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, move the PST file to your desired location.<\/li>\n<li>Click<strong> Add<\/strong>. Choose the newly added PST file and <strong>Set as default<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, restart <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Change_Outlook_PST_File_Location_by_Moving\"><\/span>Method 3: Change Outlook PST File Location by Moving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Close<strong> Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Locate your PST File on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Move the PST file to a new location.<\/li>\n<li>Open<strong> Outlook<\/strong>. If it prompts an error,<\/li>\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Click<strong> OK<\/strong>. Now, navigate to the new location.<\/li>\n<li>Select the relocated PST file and click<strong> OK.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook.<\/strong> Go to<strong> File<\/strong> &gt;&gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> &gt;&gt; <strong>Account Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Open the <strong>Data Files<\/strong> tab. Select the newly moved PST file and<strong> Set as Default<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap<strong> Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>At last, restart <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Change_Location_of_PST_File_By_Using_Registry_Editor\"><\/span>Method 4: Change Location of PST File By Using Registry Editor.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Close <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open<strong> Windows Registry Editor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Press <strong>Win+R<\/strong> &gt;&gt; type <strong>Regit<\/strong> &gt;&gt; hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to: <strong>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Office\\XX.0\\Outlook<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the Outlook folder. Click <strong>New<\/strong> &gt;&gt; <strong>Expandable String Value<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Give the registry file name as <strong>ForcePSTPath.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Right-click on it and select<strong> Modify.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Value Data field<\/strong>, type the new PST location path.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We have now seen how to change Outlook PST file location manually by making use of different methods.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convert_PST_to_a_Compatible_Format\"><\/span>How to Convert PST to a Compatible Format?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a non-Outlook user, accessing PST can be a challenge. Therefore, converting them to a widely compatible and easily accessible format can help. Use the <strong>SysInfo PST Converter<\/strong> Tool to convert <strong>PST files<\/strong> to any desired format such as PDF, DOC, TXT, MSG, HTML, etc. It also supports batch conversion without any data loss. In addition to this, if you are updating your address book or moving to another platform, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-outlook-to-csv\/\"><strong>export contacts from Outlook to CSV<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAFDFF, #DDF2FF); border-left: 5px solid #1E4258; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; margin: 15px 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transition: all 0.3s ease; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; color: #2a2a2a;\">\n<p><strong>Real Case Scenario <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amelia, a senior litigation lawyer in Canada, is managing over 10 GB of emails and other data in a single PST file. However, her drive is running out of space, and frequent searches are slowing down the system performance. She decided to move the data to a new external drive. The manual moving of PST emails resulted in a constant error as &ldquo;Outlook Data File Cannot Be Accessed.&rdquo; So, she got the SysInfo Outlook PST Converter to gather all scattered PSTs automatically from the system and safely convert them to PDF for backup and smart storage. The entire process was completed in a few minutes, and no technical issues or loss<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finding the location of your PST file isn&rsquo;t that difficult. Following a few simple steps as mentioned above will make it easy for you to find and change Outlook PST file location. Although it does require a little bit of technical know-how it does the job perfectly. Coming to a more automated way, we can use a SysInfo PST Converter Tool, which can directly convert PST to an easily accessible format.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-import-old-emails-into-outlook\/\">Import Old Emails into Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739773526820\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How to change Outlook data file location in Windows 11?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> There are multiple ways to do it. One of them was using the Control Panel method. Below are the steps:<br\/>1. Firstly, exit and close <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<br\/>2. Open the <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>> Go to <strong>Search Mail<\/strong> > <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<br\/>3. Click on <strong>Show Profiles<\/strong>. Select your profile > click<strong> Properties.<\/strong>\u00a0<br\/>4. Then, Click on <strong>Data Files<\/strong>, choose your account > and tap <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<br\/>5. Move the PST file to your desired location.<br\/>6. Now, Click<strong> Add<\/strong>. Choose the newly added PST file >\u00a0 <strong>Set as default<\/strong>.<br\/>7. Restart <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739773559850\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Which utility is best to change Outlook PST file location?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> It depends on individual preference. The following are the ways:<br\/>1. By using Symlink<br\/>2. Control Panel Method<br\/>3. By moving the PST location.<br\/>4. By using the Registry Method.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779436136727\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q<strong>3. Is it safe to move a large PST file to another drive or location? Are there any risks?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Yes, you can change the location, but in a proper manner by closing Outlook and other applications first. Also, for large files, prefer the SysInfo PST File Converter to access and move emails securely in PST or other formats in one go with precision.\u00a0<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779436173040\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q<strong>4. What to do if I get the Outlook data file cannot be accessed error after the move?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> First, close Outlook and from Account Settings, go to the Data Files tab. Then, remove the broken entries from there and add a new PST file location. 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Set it as the default and restart your Outlook for the fix.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17604"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22387,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17604\/revisions\/22387"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}