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mary_williams
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Jan 24, 2026

Outlook Not Syncing

Outlook is not syncing my emails properly. New emails are not coming, and sometimes sent emails stay in the outbox. I also get connection or server error messages.

I have checked my internet connection and restarted Outlook, but the problem still continues.

Please suggest how to fix this issue.

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  • Jack36's avatar
    Jack36
    Copper Contributor

    How to Fix Outlook Sync and Connection Errors

    If your Outlook is not syncing, emails are stuck in the Outbox, or you are receiving server connection errors, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:

    Check "Work Offline" Mode: Go to the Send / Receive tab. Ensure that the Work Offline button is not selected. If it is, click it to go back online.
    Clear the Outbox: Sometimes a large attachment gets stuck. Go to the Outbox folder, delete or move any pending emails to Drafts, and try sending them again one by one.
    Manual Sync: Click on the Send / Receive tab and select Update Folder or Send/Receive All Folders to force a sync.
    Repair Account Settings: Navigate to File > Account Settings > Account Settings. Select your email account and click Repair. Follow the prompts and restart Outlook.
    Disable Add-ins: Go to File > Options > Add-ins. At the bottom, select COM Add-ins and click Go. Uncheck all active add-ins and restart Outlook to see if the conflict is resolved.
    Verify Server Settings: Double-check your IMAP/POP and SMTP settings. If you use Gmail or Yahoo, ensure you are using an App Password if Two-Factor Authentication is enabled.

  • JayJayson102's avatar
    JayJayson102
    Copper Contributor

     

    Please answer the following questions to I can understand your issue better

    1.  Are you using classic outlook or new outlook?
    2. if you are using classic outlook on the bottom right side next to the zoom you can see the sync status of your outlook , it could say all folders are syncing or all folders are up to date. Please share what you see.