#Create archive folder in outlook 2016 for windows upgrade

Upgrade to Microsoft 365 to work anywhere from any device and continue to receive support.īy default, older Outlook items archived automatically on a regular interval. Important: Office 2010 is no longer supported. Uncheck the Run AutoArchive every n days box. Under AutoArchive, click AutoArchive Settings.

To archive only when you want, turn off AutoArchive. This option doesn't remove that exclusion from these items, but instead ignores the Do not AutoArchive setting for this archive only. For example, you may want to keep items in your Sent folder longer than items in your Inbox folder.Ĭheck the Include items with “Do not AutoArchive” checked box to archive individual items that are excluded from automatic archiving. pst files if you want to archive some folders using different settings. Under Archive items older than, enter a date. Check with your system administrator for more information.Ĭlick the Archive this folder and all subfolders option, and choose the folder you want to archive. It's also possible that your organization has a mail retention policy that overrides AutoArchive. Tip: Archive and AutoArchive might not be available if your mail profile connects to an Exchange Server.