With this software, the process to merge multiple MBOX files into PST format can never be any simpler. This tool can handle both the conversion and merging task in a few clicks.

So, it is advised to use a risk-free third-party software like SysTools MBOX to Outlook Converter. In addition, the process is risky and may lead to essential data loss or even mailbox corruption. Also, the manual conversion process is limited to a small number of mailboxes. They also demand the presence of multiple email clients. The manual techniques stated above are confusing, lengthy and risky.

This will merge multiple MBOX files into PST file.Īutomated Way to Combine Several Mailboxes as one.

Go to File> Options> Advanced> AutoArchive settings and save new master-file in default archiving location.

Connect master archive to all converted mailboxes in step 1.

This will create a Master archive PST file

Now, click File> Open> Outlook Data File.

Browse the location and create a new name for master archive folder.

Launch MS Outlook and go to File> Account> Settings> Account Settings> Data Files.

Convert MBOX file to Outlook PST by either using IMAP server or using EML files concept.

Since we are talking about manual methods here, we will only include the manual ways in the following procedure: There are 2 ways to do that- use the lengthy manual methods or an automated third-party tool. Therefore, we need to first convert the MBOX file into PST format before combining them. MS Outlook uses PST format and not MBOX like other email clients such as Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc. Manual Techniques to Merge two or more MBOX Files

To organize the data from multiple mailboxes in a single file.

In order to access the merged file in other email clients such as MS Outlook.

To remove the duplication issues and free up some storage space in the process.

To refine the searching mechanism of specific emails.We can easily conclude various reasons which could cause users to merge multiple MBOX files into single PST. Is there a way to address this problem? Suggest me a solution, if any!” I am not able to search for particular emails because of duplicity. It has become increasingly difficult for me to handle so many folders of each account. “Hi, I use Thunderbird client to manage 6 different email accounts. So how can I merge all my mailboxes from all 4 accounts into a single file and access it in Outlook?” Due to professional reasons, I had to change my platform to Windows and use Outlook instead. “Hey! I have been using Apple Mail email client for past 5 years to manage my 4 accounts.

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