How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

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How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Mat Newman September 30 2011 15:53:06

A question I get asked frequently is how to convert an Outlook file to Lotus Notes. It is a really easy process, here are the steps:

During the Lotus Notes installation, there is an option to install the Migration tools. If you did not include those, you will need to run the software install again and make sure they are selected.

Once you have the migration tools installed, open a command prompt (Start -> Run -> "CMD") and then navigate to your Lotus Notes install directory. By default this will be

c:\Program Files\IBM\Lotus\Notes

You can get there by typing:

cd progra~1\ibm\lotus\notes [Enter]

Then type the command

Nupgrade 3 [Enter]

Don't forget the number 3 at the end of the command!

Follow the prompts to have your Outlook data converted to Lotus Notes (note: ignore that the dialog says "Exchange"):
Image:How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Image:How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Also, make sure of the following:

You still have Outlook thinking it's the system default Mail application, and
Make sure you have already configured Lotus Notes.

Enjoy your conversion from Outlook to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools!

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1Lars Olufsen 09/30/2011 17:00:43
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

That explains why consultants are more eager to sell the opposite migration. There isn't a single mention of 'busload of specialists' in a Outlook -> Notes migration, and you still get all you had before, plus attachment unloading, plus application platorm, plus ... (endless list).

2Paul Withers 10/01/2011 1:07:49
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

I'm assuming migration from NSF to PST is nowhere near as easy, because I know of one company who has just migrated from Notes (6.5!) and expected all except selected individuals to MANUALLY send any emails they still needed to their new outlook address.

3Mat Newman

10/01/2011 10:56:10 How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

@1, Lars: There are so many benefits of an integrated application environment, compared with the competitors distributed - flawed - model that has been proven to fail time and again.

@2, Paul: Sadly, not the first time I've heard that, no doubt the blame was put on Notes for not being 'Open' or accessible. More correctly: Notes is secure and there are to many featues within Notes that we (the migration team) can't cater for. And then there's the apps...

Mat Newman IBM Champion

4Pierre Rouzier 04/05/2013 0:36:40
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

But what about the mail? The migration tool does not migrate them

5Flair 07/18/2014 20:01:31
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

I must say that you've added a wonderful article. There are people who are looking for commercial wares to convert their PST file to NSF. but this is a wonderful solution you've shared.

Well the website i added in the link is not mine, but i guess the author has also shared a manual solution people would like to track :)

Keep sharing

6Flair 07/18/2014 20:02:21
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

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7Bela N 09/06/2014 15:38:03
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

PST files can be imported to Lotus Notes by the help of running Nupgrade 3.

Go to : Start -> Run -> type CMD

then, type drive:\Program Files\IBM\Lotus\Notes and press Enter

8Bela N 09/06/2014 15:40:14
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

9Parthiban 10/06/2014 22:41:32
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Dear all

thanks for your valuable post. But i am experiencing problem in above you have given that NUPgrade.exe 3 is missing in my Notes folder. Please help me out to convert Pst to NSF

Thank you!

10Alex Franky 01/28/2015 17:47:45
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

If you are looking for a quick and easy solution, follow few easy steps and apply a manual solution that could give you a wonderful and easy conversion of your Outlook PST file to Lotus Notes NSF file.

11Adminon 02/27/2015 23:22:51
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

One of the powerful NSF to PST Converter program to export all NSF data to Outlook PST files format. Best NSF to PST Converter software which is widely used for performing NSF to PST conversion. { Link }

12Stephan Ronald 05/11/2015 22:44:24
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

QuickData NSF to PST converter is the best choice for those who are looking for Lotus Notes to Outlook migration. Download free trial edition of the software to check working performance. Read more here - { Link }

13Richard Smith 05/22/2015 20:00:18
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Kernel for PST to NSF converter is a most desirable utility. Recently I used this software for Outlook to Lotus Notes conversion. I like it’s easy user interface and bulk migration process. You can convert multiple Outlook PST files into Lotus Notes NSF without any problem. Read more: { Link }

14deepak dhiman 06/02/2015 16:50:40
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

how to solve the problems my lotus archive mail data working in outlook 2013.

15Peter Gomes 06/30/2015 18:30:51
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Great utility! Its really hard to find an inbuilt utility for converting Outlook pst file to Lotus Notes .nsf format.

I always searched for the paid software for this job, but this tool has stopped my all searches...

Awesome stuff Mat!

16Peter Gomes 06/30/2015 18:33:01
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

Great utility! Its really hard to find an inbuilt utility for converting Outlook pst file to Lotus Notes .nsf format.

I always searched for the paid software for this job, but this tool has stopped my all searches...

Awesome stuff Mat! Alternatively, here is utility for nsf to pst conversion.

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17Peter Baris 11/04/2015 21:35:38
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

MS Outlook to Notes converter is the best choice for those looking for Outlook to Lotus Notes migration. Download free trial edition of the software to learn how to convert Outlook PST data into NSF file format. For more info: { Link }

18Stig-Erik Halvorsen 02/02/2021 23:29:06
How to Convert Outlook PST to Lotus Notes using the built-in tools

This is exactly what I need - both personally and with a customer. So I am testing it on my own mail. However, then I run the command and in the second screen where you are supposed to enter the "MS Exchange profile name", the pull down is empty. I have a local Outlook connected to O365, but I also have a local copy of the PST file...

What to do ?

-seh-

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