{"id":11049,"date":"2025-01-21T11:04:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=11049"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:20:32","slug":"backup-outlook-pst-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;11049&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>If you want to secure your Outlook data files and protect your data from any threats or deletions. Then, just back up them, and it&#8217;s quite an easy task if executed with the right tools and solutions. Therefore, here we describe the best solutions to backup PST files for free. Ultimately, experts recommend opting for a trusted and verified <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/pst-converter\/\">PST Converter Tool<\/a><\/strong> for ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-pst-exporter-tool-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/pst-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-PST-Exporter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac-pst-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Why_Backup_Outlook_PST_File\" >Why Backup Outlook PST File?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Which_Methods_Assist_Backup_PST_Files\" >Which Methods Assist Backup PST Files?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Which_Professional_Tool_Backup_PST_in_MS_Outlook\" >Which Professional Tool Backup PST in MS Outlook?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Steps_to_Backup_PST_File_in_Outlook\" >Steps to Backup PST File in Outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Solutions_for_Backing_up_Outlook_PST_Files_Manually\" >Solutions for Backing up Outlook PST Files Manually<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Method_1_Backup_with_ImportExport_Feature\" >Method 1: Backup with Import\/Export Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Method_2_Backup_PST_File_via_Windows_Backup\" >Method 2: Backup PST File via Windows Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Method_3_Backup_Outlook_PST_File_by_Other_Options\" >Method 3: Backup Outlook PST File by Other Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Are_there_any_Drawbacks_to_These_Manual_Solutions\" >Are there any Drawbacks to These Manual Solutions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Backup_Outlook_PST_File\"><\/span>Why Backup Outlook PST File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common factors that make it essential for users to backup PST are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce the size of Oversized PSTs to avoid file corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free up the storage space and perform a smooth exchange of data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restore data without extra effort or costs, and have access anytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data protection from failures, unwanted threats, or breaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To store data for a longer period than usual and avoid unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Methods_Assist_Backup_PST_Files\"><\/span>Which Methods Assist Backup PST Files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several methods are present to backup Outlook PST data including free manual solutions and an automated tool. The manual methods are more in number but contain limitations. Whereas, an expert tool is a direct solution with unique options. Let\u2019s understand them in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Professional_Tool_Backup_PST_in_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Which Professional Tool Backup PST in MS Outlook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati PST Converter<\/strong> is a notable software with several advanced features to make the backup process feasible. It supports adding multiple PSTs of any size at once and saving them to different file formats. Additionally, backup PST to other email clients of your choice instantly on any Windows OS without Outlook. Moreover, it provides users with a simple interface for increased productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Backup_PST_File_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Steps to Backup PST File in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install and launch the tool and select a <strong>file option<\/strong> of your choice. Tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate and pick <strong>PST files\/folders<\/strong> and click <strong>Open<\/strong> to add them. Hit <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, preview the folders in the tree structure and select for backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Next<\/strong> and opt for a <strong>file format<\/strong> or <strong>email client<\/strong> for saving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accordingly, apply <strong>filters<\/strong> on the new file and provide a <strong>location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click the <strong>Convert<\/strong> option to complete backing PST files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_for_Backing_up_Outlook_PST_Files_Manually\"><\/span>Solutions for Backing up Outlook PST Files Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many methods for free PST file backup. Their complete procedure is described here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Backup_with_ImportExport_Feature\"><\/span>Method 1: Backup with Import\/Export Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start the <strong>Outlook application<\/strong> and in the top menu, find the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click it and browse to the option <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong>. Next, click on <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the wizard dialog, select the option <strong>Export to a file<\/strong>. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, choose the <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong> and hit the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the next window, select the <strong>folder<\/strong> that you want to backup in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Next<\/strong> and later, <strong>Browse<\/strong> to enter the <strong>destination<\/strong> for saving PST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, hit <strong>Finish<\/strong> to end the process and complete the PST backup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Backup_PST_File_via_Windows_Backup\"><\/span>Method 2: Backup PST File via Windows Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and press <strong>System &amp; Security >> Backup &amp; Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the option to <strong>Set up a Backup<\/strong> and complete the instructions on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterward, specify the <strong>location<\/strong> of the drive where to save and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsequently, to add PST files to the backup, press <strong>Let me choose to navigate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, press the <strong>Save Settings<\/strong> button and run the backup currently or create a schedule for the later backup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Backup_Outlook_PST_File_by_Other_Options\"><\/span>Method 3: Backup Outlook PST File by Other Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, go to the <strong>location<\/strong> where your <strong>Outlook PST<\/strong> is stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy<\/strong> the <strong>PST<\/strong> file from there and move to the <strong>new location<\/strong> where you need to create a backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, <strong>Paste<\/strong> the copied file and all your data will be saved. Otherwise, <strong>drag<\/strong> and <strong>drop<\/strong> the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, you can complete this backup with the <strong>Save As<\/strong> option in your <strong>Outlook profile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, to create a <strong>PDF<\/strong> of your <strong>Outlook PST emails<\/strong>, simply select <strong>email <\/strong>and press <strong>Ctrl + P >> Print<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_Drawbacks_to_These_Manual_Solutions\"><\/span>Are there any Drawbacks to These Manual Solutions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are a few limitations to these methods as given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processes are not easy to apply for beginner users and may take time if the file is large.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chances of errors and data misinterpretations\/alterations, or loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No additional filtering or PST file backup in batch options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be confusing and even a single change in step can lead to more difficulties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, backup is a very necessary aspect when dealing with emails and other crucial data items. It helps to solve all the big issues for our data and restore it easily without many worries. Here, we discussed four solutions to backup PST file. Each method is unique and enables a convenient PST backup. However, the manual methods are sometimes not accurate. Thus, at such times a professional tool is an optimum and secure way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-ost-file\/\">How to Backup OST File in Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773922473595\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: What is an Outlook PST file and why should I back it up?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a format Microsoft Outlook uses to store emails, calendar events, contacts, and tasks locally on your computer. Backing it up protects you from data loss caused by hardware failure, accidental deletion, corruption, or when migrating to a new PC or Outlook version. PST files hold crucial data, and without a backup, recovering lost information can be difficult or impossible.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773922501778\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I manually backup an Outlook PST file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The simplest manual method is:<br><br>1. Close Microsoft Outlook completely.<br>2. Navigate to the PST file location (C:\\Users&#8230;\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook).<br>3. Copy the .pst file and paste it to a safe location (external drive, USB, or cloud folder).<br><br>Once the backup process is complete, you will have a copy of your Outlook PST file saved to a secure location. However, this method requires manual intervention, which can increase the risk of human error, so it&#8217;s advisable to also consider automated solutions.<br><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to secure your Outlook data files and protect your data from any threats or deletions. Then, just<a class=\"read-more ml-1 main-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email-management-migration"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for how to backup Outlook PST files? Follow this easy guide to secure your Outlook data in minutes.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Looking for how to backup Outlook PST files? Follow this easy guide to secure your Outlook data in minutes.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Cigati Solutions Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-01-21T11:04:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-19T12:20:32+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"698\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rohit Singh\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rohit Singh\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rohit Singh\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/54508274421f78cd785d975e3d500a01\"},\"headline\":\"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-21T11:04:19+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-19T12:20:32+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":995,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Email Management &amp; Migration\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-21T11:04:19+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-19T12:20:32+00:00\",\"description\":\"Looking for how to backup Outlook PST files? Follow this easy guide to secure your Outlook data in minutes.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#faq-question-1773922473595\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#faq-question-1773922501778\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png\",\"width\":698,\"height\":400,\"caption\":\"Backup Outlook PST Files\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Cigati Solutions Blog\",\"description\":\"Technical Tips &amp; Tricks of Data Migration\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Cigati Solutions Blog\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-logo_t-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-logo_t-1.png\",\"width\":182,\"height\":72,\"caption\":\"Cigati Solutions Blog\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/54508274421f78cd785d975e3d500a01\",\"name\":\"Rohit Singh\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1d4449887b4e7d2a223be9fda6eb429a9c6259ad2911a84dc5ea200c20fc6c92?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1d4449887b4e7d2a223be9fda6eb429a9c6259ad2911a84dc5ea200c20fc6c92?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1d4449887b4e7d2a223be9fda6eb429a9c6259ad2911a84dc5ea200c20fc6c92?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Rohit Singh\"},\"description\":\"Rohit Singh is an Email Backup, Recovery & Migration Consultant and is associated with Software Company from the last 3 years. He writes technical updates and their features related to MS Outlook, Exchange Server, Office 365, and many other Email Clients & Servers.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/digirohit\\\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/piblogadmin\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#faq-question-1773922473595\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#faq-question-1773922473595\",\"name\":\"Q: What is an Outlook PST file and why should I back it up?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<strong>Ans.<\\\/strong> A PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a format Microsoft Outlook uses to store emails, calendar events, contacts, and tasks locally on your computer. Backing it up protects you from data loss caused by hardware failure, accidental deletion, corruption, or when migrating to a new PC or Outlook version. PST files hold crucial data, and without a backup, recovering lost information can be difficult or impossible.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#faq-question-1773922501778\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.cigatisolutions.com\\\/blog\\\/backup-outlook-pst-files\\\/#faq-question-1773922501778\",\"name\":\"Q: How do I manually backup an Outlook PST file?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<strong>Ans.<\\\/strong> The simplest manual method is:<br><br>1. Close Microsoft Outlook completely.<br>2. Navigate to the PST file location (C:\\\\Users...\\\\AppData\\\\Local\\\\Microsoft\\\\Outlook).<br>3. Copy the .pst file and paste it to a safe location (external drive, USB, or cloud folder).<br><br>Once the backup process is complete, you will have a copy of your Outlook PST file saved to a secure location. However, this method requires manual intervention, which can increase the risk of human error, so it's advisable to also consider automated solutions.<br>\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)","description":"Looking for how to backup Outlook PST files? Follow this easy guide to secure your Outlook data in minutes.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)","og_description":"Looking for how to backup Outlook PST files? Follow this easy guide to secure your Outlook data in minutes.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/","og_site_name":"Cigati Solutions Blog","article_published_time":"2025-01-21T11:04:19+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-03-19T12:20:32+00:00","og_image":[{"width":698,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Rohit Singh","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Rohit Singh","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/"},"author":{"name":"Rohit Singh","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/54508274421f78cd785d975e3d500a01"},"headline":"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)","datePublished":"2025-01-21T11:04:19+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-19T12:20:32+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/"},"wordCount":995,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png","articleSection":["Email Management &amp; Migration"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/","url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/","name":"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png","datePublished":"2025-01-21T11:04:19+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-19T12:20:32+00:00","description":"Looking for how to backup Outlook PST files? Follow this easy guide to secure your Outlook data in minutes.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#faq-question-1773922473595"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#faq-question-1773922501778"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Backup-Outlook-PST-File.png","width":698,"height":400,"caption":"Backup Outlook PST Files"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Backup Outlook PST Files the Right Way (Step-by-Step)"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/","name":"Cigati Solutions Blog","description":"Technical Tips &amp; Tricks of Data Migration","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Cigati Solutions Blog","url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-logo_t-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-logo_t-1.png","width":182,"height":72,"caption":"Cigati Solutions Blog"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/54508274421f78cd785d975e3d500a01","name":"Rohit Singh","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1d4449887b4e7d2a223be9fda6eb429a9c6259ad2911a84dc5ea200c20fc6c92?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1d4449887b4e7d2a223be9fda6eb429a9c6259ad2911a84dc5ea200c20fc6c92?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1d4449887b4e7d2a223be9fda6eb429a9c6259ad2911a84dc5ea200c20fc6c92?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Rohit Singh"},"description":"Rohit Singh is an Email Backup, Recovery & Migration Consultant and is associated with Software Company from the last 3 years. He writes technical updates and their features related to MS Outlook, Exchange Server, Office 365, and many other Email Clients & Servers.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/digirohit\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/author\/piblogadmin\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#faq-question-1773922473595","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#faq-question-1773922473595","name":"Q: What is an Outlook PST file and why should I back it up?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> A PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a format Microsoft Outlook uses to store emails, calendar events, contacts, and tasks locally on your computer. Backing it up protects you from data loss caused by hardware failure, accidental deletion, corruption, or when migrating to a new PC or Outlook version. PST files hold crucial data, and without a backup, recovering lost information can be difficult or impossible.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#faq-question-1773922501778","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-files\/#faq-question-1773922501778","name":"Q: How do I manually backup an Outlook PST file?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The simplest manual method is:<br><br>1. Close Microsoft Outlook completely.<br>2. Navigate to the PST file location (C:\\Users...\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook).<br>3. Copy the .pst file and paste it to a safe location (external drive, USB, or cloud folder).<br><br>Once the backup process is complete, you will have a copy of your Outlook PST file saved to a secure location. However, this method requires manual intervention, which can increase the risk of human error, so it's advisable to also consider automated solutions.<br>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11049"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13228,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11049\/revisions\/13228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}