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Q160179: XADM: How to Move a User to a Different Recipient Container

Article: Q160179
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage
Last Modified: 11-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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There is no built-in utility to move a user from one recipient container to
another. To move a user from one recipient container to another:

1. Make sure the user has all his or her mail in a local .pst file. Also make
  sure that if the user uses Schedule+ he or she also has a local Schedule+
  file.

2. Delete the user and then re-create the user in the recipient container that
  you want the user to be in.

MORE INFORMATION
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An alternative way to move a user from one recipient container to another:

1. Export the user into a .csv file and then delete the user.

2. Import the user into the proper container.

This method saves you the step of having to re-create all the user's information.
A complete CSV file with all possible headers can be found on the Exchange
Server CD under Support\Samples\Csvs\Mailbox\Mailbox.csv. Exporting to this file
will ensure that all attributes are preserved. You still have to manually move
mail to local .pst and Schedule+ files.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbusage 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5

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