{"id":1707,"date":"2024-01-29T08:02:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trustvare.com\/blog\/?p=1707"},"modified":"2024-02-01T06:10:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:10:06","slug":"safe-to-delete-ost-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trustvare.com\/blog\/safe-to-delete-ost-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe To Delete Exchange OST File of MS Outlook?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, you can delete OST files<\/strong> but there are a few precautions to take before deleting these files. Your Microsoft Exchange profile must be active and in good health. Some other steps we have to consider. Let\u2019s find out the precautions to follow.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur organization uses MS Exchange Server for management of emails. We manage more than one account. Sometimes, we also perform exchange of databases. Therefore, we want to know \u201cIs it safe to delete OST files?\u201d What will happen if I delete an OST file.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Offline Storage Table or OST is a common file format of MS Outlook for Windows when you integrate Exchange Server with Outlook. The file format contains emails, contacts, notes, messages, journals, and many other properties. In this article, we will learn the methods that helps to delete .ost files without losing email messages.<\/p>\n

Outlook Offline Storage Table File (OST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Who doesn\u2019t know about OST or Offline Storage Table? Outlook creates copy of the Exchange data to a local address in OST file format. OST files allow users to work offline and help manage the workflow. It lets users to access stored email messages, calendars, and much more without an internet connection.<\/li>\n
  2. Office 365, Exchange accounts, and Outlook.com use an Offline Outlook Data File (or .ost) file. With offline work facility, OST files automatically synchronize with MS Outlook account when users work offline or make any changes in the offline folder.<\/li>\n
  3. OST files are basically device specific and specific to the Exchange Server account. If you have changed your device or the Exchange account seems inaccessible, you cannot access OST files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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