{"id":1142,"date":"2020-03-13T07:13:04","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T07:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1142"},"modified":"2025-07-18T07:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:15:19","slug":"import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Fastest Way to Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook"},"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;1142&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;Fastest Way to Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook&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><strong>User Query<\/strong>: I have many important PST files with critical data. So, I want to open those files in the Mozilla Thunderbird application because my organization told me to switch from Outlook to Thunderbird and I don\u2019t have an Outlook account configured on my system. So, I want to know how I can import PST to Thunderbird easily without Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the above user, you may have the same query and want to move PST files to Thunderbird. So, In this blog, we will discuss all the methods for importing PST to Thunderbird, including the <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/pst-converter\/\">PST Converter<\/a> Tool<\/strong>, and also understand the motives for importing PST to Thunderbird.<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Reasons_to_Import_PST_Files_into_Mozilla_Thunderbird\" >Reasons to Import PST Files into Mozilla Thunderbird<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Two_Methods_to_Import_PST_Files_into_Thunderbird\" >Two Methods to Import PST Files into Thunderbird<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#1_Manual_Method_for_importing_PST_files_into_Thunderbird\" >#1. Manual Method for importing PST files into Thunderbird<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Step1_Add_file_to_Outlook\" >Step1: Add file to Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Step2_Importing_PST_into_Thunderbird_using_Outlook\" >Step2: Importing PST into Thunderbird using Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Disadvantages_of_using_the_Manual_Method\" >Disadvantages of using the Manual Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#2_Automated_Method_to_Import_PST_File_to_Thunderbird_Without_Outlook\" >#2. Automated Method to Import PST File to Thunderbird Without Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Steps_to_Open_PST_File_in_Thunderbird\" >Steps to Open PST File in Thunderbird<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-without-outlook\/#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=\"Reasons_to_Import_PST_Files_into_Mozilla_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Reasons to Import PST Files into Mozilla Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switching Platform: <\/strong>If you\u2019re transitioning from Outlook to Thunderbird then you will need to Import PST File into Thunderbird.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Performance:<\/strong> Thunderbird is well known for its efficient performance even with large size of emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective:<\/strong> Microsoft Outlook is subscription-based while Thunderbird is a freeware application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security: <\/strong>Mozilla Thunderbird uses MBOX which is a reliable format for confidential data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encryption:<\/strong> Mozilla Thunderbird partially encrypts the emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Methods_to_Import_PST_Files_into_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Two Methods to Import PST Files into Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For importing PST files to the Thunderbird application we have two methods, one is a manual process in which you need to configure Microsoft Outlook and the other one is a professional approach without using Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manual_Method_for_importing_PST_files_into_Thunderbird\"><\/span>#1. Manual Method for importing PST files into Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a manual method, then you need to first add the PST file to Outlook, after that, you can start the process to Open the PST File in Thunderbird. To add files to Outlook you can follow the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step1_Add_file_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Step1: Add file to Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong>, select the <strong>Import &#8211; Export<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose<strong> Outlook Data File (.PST)<\/strong> under<strong> Import<\/strong> from Another Program or File.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, select the files to <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now begin the process of importing PST files into Outlook when you add the files. The next actions that need to be taken are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step2_Importing_PST_into_Thunderbird_using_Outlook\"><\/span>Step2: Importing PST into Thunderbird using Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, set Microsoft <strong>Outlook<\/strong> as the default program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Mozilla<\/strong> <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> Email Client.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, press the <strong>Menu<\/strong> icon and choose the <strong>Tools >> Import<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, choose the <strong>Mail<\/strong> option and hit the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, choose <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, browse the PST file and click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to start the procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_using_the_Manual_Method\"><\/span>Disadvantages of using the Manual Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mozilla Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook both must be installed on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manual way doesn&#8217;t allow importing numerous PST files in Thunderbird.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is not the most reliable and efficient solution for opening PST files in Thunderbird.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process is lengthy and time-consuming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Automated_Method_to_Import_PST_File_to_Thunderbird_Without_Outlook\"><\/span>#2. Automated Method to Import PST File to Thunderbird Without Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati PST Converter Tool<\/strong> is suitable and fabulous software to import PST files into multiple email clients. The tool is loaded with top-notch features that will give you a smooth and productive user experience. You can select Single or Multiple PST files for the process and it is equipped with a mail and task filter feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Open_PST_File_in_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Steps to Open PST File in Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Open the <strong>Cigati PST Converter Tool<\/strong> and start using it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that,<strong> Browse<\/strong> and add the PST file to import.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> as the Output format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, Specify the <strong>destination path<\/strong> for the files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Convert<\/strong> to start the conversation process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eventually, Open <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> and import the files.<\/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>In conclusion, the blog post delivers a complete guide on how to import PST to Thunderbird. So, it covers multiple methods to handle the conversion of PST Files, along with the professional tool i.e. Cigati PST Converter. In addition, this tool can facilitate the procedure of importing PST files to Thunderbird. Hence, the Cigati PST Converter Tool is the best alternative method for opening PST files into Mozilla Thunderbird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/\">Import PST to IMAP Server<\/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-1752822476454\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is there a free method to transfer emails from PST to Thunderbird?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Free methods usually require Outlook. You can set up both Outlook and Thunderbird on the same system, then use IMAP syncing via a Gmail account or manually export\/import messages.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752822503086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I import PST contacts and calendar into Thunderbird?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Thunderbird does not support direct import of Outlook contacts and calendar from PST. You\u2019ll need to export contacts as CSV and calendars as ICS from Outlook, then import them into Thunderbird.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752822725342\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I use the ImportExportTools NG add-on in Thunderbird?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Install the add-on from Thunderbird\u2019s extensions, restart Thunderbird, right-click a folder, and choose &#8220;Import MBOX file&#8221; to import your converted PST data (in MBOX format).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752821357730\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I import PST files directly into Thunderbird without using Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, Thunderbird doesn\u2019t support direct PST import. You typically need Outlook installed or use a third-party tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/pst-converter\/\">Cigati PST Converter<\/a> to import PST files into Thunderbird.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>User Query: I have many important PST files with critical data. 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You typically need Outlook installed or use a third-party tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/pst-converter\/\">Cigati PST Converter<\/a> to import PST files into Thunderbird.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1142","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=1142"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11761,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1142\/revisions\/11761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}