How to Import PST to Roundcube Mail?

Importing an Outlook PST file into Roundcube is not as simple as importing a file into Outlook. Roundcube is a webmail application that accesses the IMAP protocol . PST is a data format specific to Outlook . Because of this , Roundcube can not directly open or import PST files . To migrate PST emails to Roundcube, you can use an IMAP connection via Classic Outlook, import a converted mail format through Roundcube’s available import functionality, or use a dedicated PST migration tool.

The guide below explains all three methods and their requirements, limitations and best use cases for each.

This guide explains all three approaches, including their requirements, limitations, and the situations where each method works best.

How to Import PST to Roundcube Manually?

1. Launch MS Outlook on your system.
2. Click File >> Info >> Add Account.
3. Enter your Roundcube account login credentials and configure it using IMAP settings.
4. After configuration, your Roundcube mailbox will appear in Outlook.
5. Now, navigate to File >> Open & Export >> Import/Export.
6. Choose Import from another program or file and click Next.
7. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next.
8. Click on Browse to select PST file from your system.
9. Select the Roundcube mailbox folder where you want to import.
10. Click Finish to start the import process.

Once the process is completed, Outlook will synchronize the emails with Roundcube server.

Drawbacks of Manual Solution

• MS Outlook installation is required
• Technical knowledge to configure email account
• No option to choose selective emails to import

How to Transfer PST File to Roundcube Automatically?

Download and install the Advik PST Converter in your Windows machine. This utility brings the most advanced technique to import PST to Roundcube directly. It will transfer emails from PST to Roundcube in no time. Plus, the application allows you to upload multiple PST file into Roundcube in a single attempt.

Steps to Import PST to Roundcube

1. Launch software and click Select files.
   
2. Add Outlook .pst file into software.
   
3. Select mailbox folders and click Next button.
   
4. Choose IMAP as saving option.
   
5. Enter Roundcube login credentials and click Convert.
   

Finished! This is how you can import PST to Roundcube account directly.

Watch How to Open PST File in Roundcube

Why Choose Advik Software?

There are various reasons to choose this utility. Some of the highlights are listed below;

• Import PST to Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Office 365, etc.
• Advance IMAP Migration Option
• Convert PST Emails to Various file formats
• Maintain Folder Hierarchy
• Preserve Key Elements and Metadata
• Upload large .pst file in Roundcube easily
• Lifetime Validity of Tool
• Free future updates for lifetime

Summary

Roundcube doesn’t directly import Outlook PST files, so you need an intermediate migration method. Easiest free way is IMAP with Classic Outlook: create the mailbox attached to Roundcube in Outlook and copy PST messages to the IMAP folders that get synced.

If you don’t have Outlook, you can convert the PST to a supported format and use Roundcube’s Import Messages functionality where available. If you have the large PST files, multiple mailboxes, or if the users want to be guided more then you can use a dedicated PST migration tool like Advik PST File Converter which is more convenient.

In any case, check the mailbox storage of your destination, make sure the server settings are correct, and test a small folder before migrating the entire PST.