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# How to Unlock Outlook PST File When Password Is Forgotten?

Learn how to unlock password protected PST file using reliable solutions. Remove password from ANSI & Unicode PST while maintaining data integrity.

Emails, contacts, calendars, and other mailbox items stored in Microsoft Outlook get saved in a PST (Personal Storage Table) file format. Many users for the security concern usually use a password for the protection of their PST files. However, what do you do if you have forgotten the password of your PST file? Getting locked out of a password-protected PST file can be quite frustrating, particularly when you are storing important professional correspondence in it.

This article will guide you through the process of unlocking an Outlook PST file in case of a forgotten password.

### What is an Outlook PST file?

Personal Storage Table file (PST file) is the storage file of Outlook used for keeping emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, and attachment in your computer. In Outlook, it is possible to secure PST files by using passwords.

In case you forget the password, it becomes possible that you may receive the password request in Outlook while opening the PST file. In this regard, it is important to remove, reset, or recover the PST password.

### Why do users forget their PST password?

There are some cases when a user may face difficulties in accessing their Outlook PST file:

* The PST password was created a long time ago.
* The password was saved incorrectly or forgotten.
* An old Outlook profile is no longer available.
* A user receives a password-protected PST file from another computer.
* Multiple PST files are protected by different passwords.
* Password is lost after re-installing or upgrading Outlook.
* The Archived Outlook PST file is not used for many years.

### How to Unlock password-protected PST files?

There are several ways to choose from depending on your Outlook version, the status of your PST file, and if you remember the original password.

#### Method 1: Try Your Original or Old Password

The first option is to use the right password. In case if you changed the password, then you should try to type old passwords which may be linked to the PST file.

However, there is no "forgot password" button in Outlook for PST files. Hence, you should look for an alternative.

#### Method 2: Utilize PST Password Management via Outlook

When you are able to open your PST file but you remember your password, there may be an option to delete or change this password via your Outlook account settings.\
Generally speaking, you need to find your PST.

1. Go to the **File** tab, click on **Account Settings**.
2. Again **Account Settings** -> **Data Files** -> your Outlook data file and change its password settings.

It is helpful when you remember the current password. In case you forget it, it will not work for you.

#### Method 3: Use a PST Password Remover tool

If you forget or lose the password of the encrypted Outlook PST files then there is no need to worry. You can use professionals' trusted solutions like **MailsDaddy** [**PST Password Remover tool**](https://www.mailsdaddy.com/pst-password-remover/), which help users to unlock password-protected PST files. With this software, you can remove or reset the password of the locked PST file in just few clicks

The tool enables you to regain the access of password-protected Outlook PST files without any data loss. The tool smoothly works with ANSI & Unicode PST files while preserving emails, contacts, and other mailbox data. It is compatible with Microsoft Outlook version 2021, 2019, 2017, and earlier versions.

**Working process:**

1. **Download and install** the software into your system.
2. Click on the **Open file** button and add the **PST files**.
3. The tool displays **previews** of complete mailbox content.
4. Select the **Remove or Reset** option according to your requirement.

### FAQ

* **Can I remove a PST password without Outlook?**

\- Yes, you can remove or reset a PST password without Outlook by using a reliable MailsDaddy PST password remover tool.

* **Can I unlock password-protected ANSI & Unicode PST files?**

-Yes, the tool easily unlock both ANSI and Unicode PST files. It retains emails, contacts, calendars, and other mailbox items during the process.

### Conclusion:

A forgotten Outlook PST password does not necessarily mean that your emails and other mailbox data are inaccessible. If you have the old password you may be able to change or remove it using the Outlook built-in data-file settings.

However, when the password has been completely forgotten, using a dedicated MailsDaddy PST password remover tool can provide a simpler way to regain access. The tool simplifies the process of unlocking password-protected Outlook PST files.

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