Nowadays, most users want to open an OST file received from a client but face difficulties accessing it. This post will be beneficial for you. Keep reading to learn the process of accessing another user's OST file manually and using an OST to PST Converter.

Microsoft Outlook is one of the most popular desktop email clients, storing mailbox data in OST and PST files. When users configure Outlook, it automatically creates an OST file on the local drive. 

Why Do Users Need to Open Another User’s OST File?

• When a user receives an OST file from a client and wants to access it in their own Outlook profile.
• If a user is migrating from one system to another.
• If the OST file gets disconnected from the Exchange Server.

How to Open Another User’s OST File Manually?

If you are the owner of the Exchange profile, you can use the Import/Export feature by following these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and navigate to the File tab.
2. Click on Open & Export, then select Import/Export.
3. Choose Export to a file and click Next to proceed.
4. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and press Next.
5. Browse and select the Outlook mailbox folders you want to export.
6. Provide a destination path and press Finish to export the PST file, which can be opened in any Outlook profile.

Limitations of the Manual Method

• The export process can be time-consuming depending on the mailbox size.
• It cannot restore or convert damaged, corrupted, inaccessible, or orphan OST files.
• Users must have an active Outlook profile to perform this method.

How to Access Another User’s OST File via the Automated Approach?

If you have a disconnected OST file from an Outlook profile, we recommend using Jagware OST Converter, which allows you to convert single or batch OST files without limitations.

Steps to Use Automated Software

1. Download and open the software on your system.
2. Click on Select File to browse and add the OST file you want to convert.
3. Choose PST from the list of saving options.
4. Browse the destination path and press Convert to easily access another user’s OST file.

Benefits of the Automated Software

• Maintains the mailbox data structure as it appears in the source file.
• Provides a simple and user-friendly interface for both professionals and individual users.
• Restores and converts damaged, corrupted, inaccessible, and orphan OST files.
• Allows conversion of multiple OST files without any restrictions.
• Helps users import OST to Outlook effortlessly.

Summary

In this tutorial, we have explained both manual and automated approaches to accessing another user's OST file. You can use the manual method if you have an active Outlook profile. However, for a more efficient and hassle-free solution, we recommend using automated software, which supports batch OST conversion and ensures all attributes are preserved in the converted PST file.