Simplified Guide: Transferring Microsoft Outlook
Contacts Between Computers

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
On the Source Computer:
Open Microsoft Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook on the computer where your contacts are currently stored.
Access the Contacts Folder: Click on the “File” tab at the top left corner of the Outlook window. From the navigation pane on the left, select “People” or “Contacts” (the exact wording may vary depending on your version of Outlook).
Select Contacts: Once you’re in the Contacts folder, make sure all the contacts you want to transfer are displayed. You can select individual contacts or press “Ctrl + A” to select all of them.
Export Contacts:
- Click on the “File” tab again.
- Choose “Open & Export” or “Open” depending on your Outlook version.
- Select “Import/Export.”
Choose an Export Option:
- In the Import and Export Wizard, choose “Export to a file” and click “Next.”
- Select File Type: Choose “Comma Separated Values” (CSV) as the file type and click “Next.”
Choose the Contacts Folder: Select the Contacts folder you want to export. It should already be preselected since you started the export process from the Contacts folder. Click “Next.”
Specify a Destination: Browse to choose a location to save the exported CSV file. You can name the file and choose where to save it. Click “Next” when you’re ready.
Map Fields: You might be asked to map the fields in your CSV file. Typically, Outlook will automatically map the standard fields, but you can review and adjust the mapping if needed. Click “Finish” when done.
Set a Password (Optional): If you want to protect the exported file with a password, you can do so in this step. Otherwise, you can skip it.
Complete the Export: Review your settings and click “Finish” to start the export process. Outlook will save your contacts as a CSV file in the chosen location.
On the Target Computer:
Transfer the CSV File: Copy the CSV file containing your Outlook contacts from the source computer to the target computer. You can use a USB drive, email, cloud storage, or any other method you prefer.
Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook on the target computer.
Access the Contacts Folder: Click on the “File” tab and select “Open & Export” or “Open,” then choose “Import/Export.”
Choose an Import Option:
- In the Import and Export Wizard, select “Import from another program or file” and click “Next.”
- Select File Type: Choose “Comma Separated Values” (CSV) and click “Next.”
Specify the CSV File: Click “Browse” and navigate to the location where you saved the CSV file from the source computer. Select the file and click “Next.”
Map Fields: Outlook will ask you to map the fields in the CSV file to its own contact fields. Ensure that the fields are correctly mapped, and make any necessary adjustments. Click “Next” when done.
Choose a Destination: Select the target folder where you want to import the contacts. Typically, you’d choose “Contacts” or a similar option. Click “Next.”
Complete the Import: Review your settings, and if everything looks correct, click “Finish” to start the import process. Outlook will import the contacts from the CSV file into the selected folder.
Verify Contacts: After the import is complete, check your contacts folder to ensure that all your contacts have been successfully transferred.



