How to Reset or Change Your Outlook PST File Password

Users of Microsoft Outlook often create password-protected PST files to keep their emails, contacts, calendars, and other data safe. But sometimes users need to reset or change the password of a PST file due to a forgotten password, need to change it, or for security reasons.

In this blog, we will tell you how you can change the password manually and which third-party tools can help if you have forgotten the password.

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What is a PST file, and why is a password important?

PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a format for storing Outlook data. In this, all your mails, attachments, notes, tasks, etc., are saved in the local drive.

The advantage of applying a password is that:

• No unauthorized person can view your mail and data.
• The risk of data leak is reduced.
• It is more secure when used on office or public computers.

Manual method: How to change PST password in Outlook?

If you remember the old password, you can easily set a new password manually.

Step-by-Step Guide:

• Open Microsoft Outlook and go to the File tab.
• Click on Account Settings and then select the Account Settings option.
• Go to the Data Files tab and select your PST file.
• Click on the Settings button.
• Here you will find the Change Password option.
• Enter the Current Password first, then New Password, and Confirm Password.
• Press OK, and your password will be updated.

Note: This method works only if you remember the old password.

What to do if you forgot the password?

Unfortunately, there is no inbuilt feature in Outlook that lets you recover the password if you forget it.

In this case, you will have to use a third-party PST password recovery tool.

Reset/Recover PST Password with Third-Party Tools

There are many tools available in the market that recover the old password and give you the option to set a new one.

Softaken PST Password Removal Tool it is a professional software that helps you remove or change passwords from Microsoft Outlook PST files without deleting or corrupting the data.

It is useful for all those users who:

• Have forgotten password
• Want to change your old password
• Want to remove the unnecessary password

Key Features

• Remove or change password – Whether you know the old password or not, this tool can remove the password instantly.
• All Outlook versions supported – Works from Outlook 97 to Outlook 2019 and 2021.
• Data safety – There is no change in emails, contacts, or attachments while removing the password.
• Simple interface – Can be used easily even if you have less technical knowledge.
• Batch processing – A Facility to remove passwords of multiple PST files simultaneously.
• No PST size limitation – Supports even the largest PST files.
• Operating System: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP and more.

How to use the Softaken PST Password Removal Tool?

Step-by-step guide:

• Install the Softaken PST Password Removal Tool on your system.
• Launch the software and click on the “Add PST File” button.
• Select your password-protected PST file.
• Click on “Remove Password”.
• The password will be removed in a few seconds, and you will be able to access the file without entering the password.

Precautions and Tips

• While setting the password, choose a password that is easy to remember but difficult for others to guess.
• Note down the password in a safe place.
• Frequently changing the password increases security.
• Always download third-party tools from the official website.

Conclusion

Changing the password of Outlook PST file is easy if you know the old password. But if you have forgotten the password, the manual method will not work, and you will have to take the help of third-party tools.

By choosing the right tool, you can access your data again in just a few minutes.