Outlook Auto-Archive feature. How to return back?

GhostWins 20 Reputation points
2025-02-14T07:07:02.11+00:00

I have outlook account that connect to Exchange Server in my organization. I want to use Auto-Archive feature in Outlook, but in File-> Tools, i see only 2 choices without Auto-Archive.

I found in microsoft documentation only this useless advice that explain nothing where i can check my server setting:
Important: Archive and AutoArchive might not be available if your mail profile connects to an Exchange Server. It's also possible that your organization has a mail retention policy that overrides AutoArchive. Check with your system administrator for more information.

Anyone can explain where me need to check my Exchange Server setting for bring Auto-Archive feature back?

P.S. My Exchange account set retention policy to [No policy]

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  1. Bruce Jing-MSFT 8,725 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-02-14T08:44:53.98+00:00

    Hi,@GhostWins

    Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    You can change how often AutoArchive runs, where it stores archived items, and how long Outlook keeps items before archiving them.

    1. Click File > Options > Advanced.
    2. Under AutoArchive, click AutoArchive Settings.
    3. Click the Run AutoArchive every n days box and specify how often to run AutoArchive.
    4. Choose any other options you want, such as having Outlook delete old items instead of archiving them.

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