Transfer "On My Computer" data from Legacy Outlook to New Outlook for Mac

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Overview

On My Computer refers to Outlook data stored locally on your Mac rather than in your Outlook mailbox. New Outlook for Mac now supports importing On My Computer data from Legacy Outlook.

Open the Outlook application on your Mac. You will need to be on the New Outlook to do this. You can confirm this by checking in the top right hand corner of your client - there is a New Outlook toggle switch.

Microsoft Outlook - Legacy Outlook Toggle Selected

 

1. Navigate to Outlook > About Outlook and confirm that your Outlook is on version 16.68 (Build 22111400) or later.

Check Outlook Version

 

2. Navigate to Outlook > Settings > Display and confirm that Show On My Computer folders is turned on.

Make sure On My Computer is turned on

 

3. Once open, Select File -> Import On My Computer Data

File - select Import On My Computer Data
  • Alternatively, you can also go to the On My Computer folder and click the Import Now link:
Select On My Computer for Import options

 

4. The import may take some time depending on the size of your data. Once it is done, you will get the screen below: 

Import Outlook On My Computer Data - Finished

5. Click Done. You will now be able to access all of your "On My Computer" files in the New Outlook.