Import PST Data to Hotmail Using Outlook to Hotmail Connector

Are you looking for an easy way to migrate all the Outlook PST data to Hotmail?

If you want to migrate Outlook PST files to Hotmail or Outlook.com then it’s very easy because Microsoft has a free program and it’s called Outlook Hotmail connector. This connector works as a plug-in to Office 2010, 2007 or 2003. Now for moving the Outlook PST entirely, download the Outlook to Hotmail Connector exe and connecter will make shifting PST folders to your Hotmail account. It is just about a matter of dragging and dropping.

See the things below that can be migrated from Outlook PST to Hotmail:

• Default Mail Folders
• Contacts
• Calendar
• Task

How Outlook to Hotmail Connector works?

1. First, download and install the OutlookConnector.exe on the computer.
2. Now login to your Hotmail account.
3. Now open your Outlook account and you will see a Hotmail account become visible as one of the available Outlook mailboxes in the Mail Folders section.
4. If you want to shift Outlook PST files permanently to Hotmail then simply drag PST files to Hotmail and in this way Outlook sync with your Hotmail.

Note: Sometimes, Outlook to Hotmail Connector can make you face some difficulties keeping Outlook and Hotmail connected. Before verifying that your Outlook account has been synced with Hotmail or not, do not uninstall the Outlook. Check this by opening a Hotmail account on the web browser and inquire that the files are present.

Best Way to Import PST from Outlook to Hotmail

After trying the OutlookConnector.exe, if you are not satisfied with it because it is not able enough sometimes to keep Outlook and Hotmail synced. Try an automated utility which is Office 365 Backup & Restore. This utility converts PST files into multiple different file formats such as MBOX, PDF, EML, EMLX, MSG, HTML, CSV, etc. It also converts PST to Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and other mail clients and maintains the data integrity. This utility support approx all the Windows operating systems with a great graphical user interface.

Now see the working process of the utility, step by step:

1. Download and launch the utility and select the Restore option.
2. Enter the valid Hotmail login credentials in which the mail has to be restored.
3. Click on Add PST Files and choose the PST file which has to be added.
4. Now choose or enter the email address again in which the PST file has to be imported.
5. Select the date range filter, click Next.
6. A confirmation dialogue box will appear after the successful importation.

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Conclusion

I have discussed the two methods to migrate PST file from Outlook to Hotmail account. It’s all up to you which one you prefer. Still, I would suggest using Office 365 Export utility because the manual method got some limitations and make the process complex sometimes. I hope, you found it helpful.