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How to Open PST Files Without Password in Outlook 2021?
by davies gray - Monday, 14 July 2025, 11:25 PM
 

I have an old PST file that was password protected, and I no longer remember the password. I am currently using Outlook 2021, and I need to access some important emails stored in that PST file. Is there any way to open or recover the contents of a password-protected PST file without knowing the password? Please suggest a safe and effective method to access or unlock the file. Any reliable tools would be really helpful.

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Re: How to Open PST Files Without Password in Outlook 2021?
by Grace Bailey - Monday, 14 July 2025, 11:42 PM
 

The PST (Personal Storage Table) file in Microsoft Outlook stores emails, contacts, calendars, and other Outlook data. If you have put a password on a PST file but have now forgotten the password, opening it in Outlook 2021 can be a bit difficult. However, some ways that can help you access the PST file without the password.

If you have forgotten the password of your Outlook PST file and are unable to access important emails or data, I would recommend that you try the GainTools PST Password Recovery Tool. I used this tool myself and recovered my old password within a few minutes, without any data loss.

  • Simple interface
  • Supports PST files of any size
  • Compatible with Outlook 2021/2019/2016
  • Demo version also available