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# How to change Outlook Data File (.ost) Location

Articles on: [Outlook](/en/category/outlook-qeqvcf/)

There are Two methods for it..  
  

##### Method 1: Create a new Outlook Profile and then change the location of the .ost file

  
  
Method 2: Set the ForceOSTPath registry entry to change the location of the .ost file  
  
I'll use here the 2nd method as the first one is not very much reliable..  
  

#### To set the ForceOSTPath registry entry in order to change the location of the .ost file,follow these steps:

  
  
Press the Windows and R Keys together to get a Run box opened..  
  
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/c97839eade114000/150d8a56-551b-4698-8025-790eb1_ygpvyd.png)  
  
*   Locate and then select the following registry subkey:
  
  
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\xx.0\Outlook  
  
Note The xx.0 placeholder represents your version of Office (16.0 = Office 2016, 15.0 = Office 2013).  
  
*   Right-click Outlook, select New, and then click Expandable String Value.
  
*   Type ForceOSTPath, and then press Enter.
  
*   Right-click ForceOSTPath, and then click .
  
*   In the Value data box, type the full path of where you want to store the .ost file (such as D:\MyOST), and then click OK.
  
*   On the File menu, click Exit to exit Registry Editor.![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/35e35736938d660/0352d76a-a176-4c2c-801f-0b2f5e_1hye709.png)

Updated on: 31/01/2023