Step 7 Activate Journaling

Last published : Jun 07, 2026
To activate journaling
  1. Select Start > All Programs > Microsoft Exchange > System Manager.
  2. In the left navigation menu, select Servers , and then select your server name. Select the storage group that contains the mailboxes to which you want to apply journaling.
  3. In the right-hand content frame, right-click the mailbox store where you want to apply journaling. Select Properties in the drop-down menu.
  4. In the Mailbox Store Properties window, select the Archive all messages sent or received by mailboxes on this store check box. ClickBrowse.
  5. Type **Journaling Archive**into the available field within the Select Recipient dialog box. Click Check Names to confirm that you have selected an existing mailbox store. Click OK.
  6. The Journaling Archive appears within the Mailbox Store Properties window. Click OK to close the window. You have successfully activated journaling.
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