{"id":19330,"date":"2025-11-15T17:51:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T17:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=19330"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:35:47","slug":"how-to-remove-forgotten-password-from-pst-file-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-forgotten-password-from-pst-file-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Forgotten Password from PST File?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft Outlook allows users to protect their PST files with a password to keep emails, contacts, and other mailbox data secure. However, many users forget their PST password after a while, especially when the file is old. It can completely lock them out of their PST file and not allow them to view data stored inside the PST file. If you are stuck with a password-protected PST file and don’t remember the password, do not worry, this post will help you. Here, we are going to discuss two different ways to remove forgotten password from PST file. So, read this post till the end and remove Outlook PST password easily.<\/p>\n

Let’s start the process without any further delay!<\/p>\n

How to Remove Password from PST File Free?<\/h2>\n

If you still remember the current password but want to remove it:<\/p>\n

1. Open Microsoft Outlook.<\/p>\n

2. Click on File > Account Settings > Account Settings.<\/p>\n

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3. Navigate to the Data Files tab, select your PST file and click Settings.<\/p>\n

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4. In the “Change Password” window, enter the current password.<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

5. Leave the “New Password” and “Verify Password” fields blank.<\/p>\n

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6. Click OK to remove the password.<\/p>\n

Limitations of Manual Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n