How to import Outlook OST files into G Suite account?

Import Outlook OST files into G Suite account

Migration from one platform to another is always a tough task, especially from Outlook OST to G Suite. Though it can be done through GSMME to migrate OST mailbox to Gmail when users don’t have a direct method to import Outlook OST mailboxes into G Suite account.

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An indirect method can help users to import OST file data into G Suite:

Export OST file to PST format
Import PST data using G Suite Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GSMMO)

But, when there is a direct method available to import OST mailboxes to G Suite/Google Apps account, users prefer that one. Let us know both direct and indirect methods with the help of this write-up.

Indirect method to migrate OST to G Suite account

As we have mentioned earlier, with an indirect solution, you have to first export OST file into PST format and then upload it into G Suite with GSMMO Tool.

Export OST file to PST format

MS Outlook offers a method to export OST mailboxes to PST file format with its Export feature.

In Outlook, go to File tab and click Open & Export
Then, go to Import/Export wizard
Select Outlook file .pst in Export to file
Select Outlook folder to export and hit Next
Hit the Browse button to select the location for mailbox folder
Hit Finish button and wait for the process to complete
Repeat this same process for other folders

Import PST data file to G Suite

In this step, you need to import the generated PST file into G Suite account with GSMMO Tool –

Download and install GSMMO Tool
Sign in to your G Suite account.
Choose the PST file and select Migrate options to import the file.
Select items that you want to import from OST data file to G Suite account
Hit Migrate button to begin the migration process

Once the process gets finished, you can simply access Outlook OST data file to G Suite account without any issues.

Direct method to import OST into Gmail account

If you are a beginner and you don’t have Outlook installed on your system, then Cloud Importer Tool is one of the best solutions for you. It is a marvelous application to direct import OST to G Suite account without Outlook. However, for indirect method, Outlook installation is compulsory and users without any technical skills are unable to understand that method. Also, time-consumption is more in it. Therefore, we have come up with this direct solution to upload OST file into G Suite account.

This is a simplified utility with a few steps to migrate OST data file into G Suite account without any hassles. Moreover, it is capable of migrating multiple OST files into G Suite account at a time. You can download its free version and follow the instructions to import Outlook OST to G Suite account.

Install and open the software on any Windows platform.
Select Outlook Storage File (.ost) and add OST File or Folder on the software panel. Hit Next to move ahead.

Select Export to G Suite account under Upload to Remote Servers and press Next.

To connect to G Suite account, provide username and password in the required fields. Click on Authenticate User button that shows successful authentication.

Now, mention a folder of G Suite account where you want to import Outlook OST file.
In the end, go to Upload Now button and click on it. This starts migrating Outlook OST file data into G Suite account.

Concluding Lines

Many users are facing issues in importing Outlook OST files into G Suite account. In this post, we have presented direct and indirect solutions for the migration. If users have Outlook and they are technically sound, they can go with indirect solutions otherwise, opt direct solution for simple and error-free migration results.

Another advantage is it can handle a batch of multiple OST files to import it into G Suite account. To know the software, download the freeware version first before you buy it.