Disconnected From Outlook? Learn How To Connect It Again!

There has been a common issue rolling around - Outlook disconnected. Many outlook users complain that they can't refresh the outlook and are unable to get new emails.

Well, the issue may be associated with the outlook settings or server. In both cases, you cannot access the outlook account for sending and receiving mails. Therefore, we have come up with this tutorial to help you learn - how to fix the disconnected outlook error.

 

Methods to Fix the Disconnected Outlook Error

Before you start, try this stand method - Reboot your system. Yes, this is a common method but is helpful in many cases. It may also help you fix the issue of “disconnected outlook.”

After you have tried the standard method and still face the error, move to the next section.

 

Method 1: Configure Outlook Offline Mode

Sometimes, outlook unintentionally goes into the offline state. It can happen due to location network change or any other reason. Whatever it is, if you forgot to enable it, you may face the outlook disconnected error.

Hence, follow these steps to change the settings of outlook:

1. Launch the outlook application.
2. Navigate through the Send/Receive tab.
3. On the right side, click on the Work Offline option.
4. Wait for the outlook to reconnect to the server.

If the outlook is unable to reconnect, then restart your outlook client.

 

Method 2: Ping Your Server

If your outlook is disconnected from your mail server, the status of your outlook bar will appear as disconnected. It’s not a complex issue; hence, it can be resolved manually if outlook cannot reconnect the server automatically.

1. Head to the Send/Receive tab.
2. Now, select the Type your Exchange password button.
3. Wait for a while for Outlook to connect itself.
4. If outlook does not connect itself, close all the tabs and restart the Outlook application.
5. Check your internet connection by opening a website on your browser. If the internet is working fine, restart your computer.

Method 3: Launch Outlook in Safe Mode

If none of the above methods helped you fix the issue, launch the outlook in safe mode.

1. Head to the start menu and select Run program or press Windows + R keys.
2. In the run dialog box, enter “outlook.exe/safe” and hit the enter button.
3. Now, from the add-ons list, disable all unnecessary extensions.
4. Thereafter, Restart the application and test the outlook to see if the issue is resolved.

Tip:

You can also try disabling IPv6, however, it requires some technical knowledge. For that, head to the Network and Sharing Center >> Change adapter settings >> right-click on adapter >> select Properties >> Internet Protocol >> uncheck the box and restart your computer.

 

Winding Up

We hope the tutorial on how to fix disconnected outlook has helped you resolve the issue. Further, if you still face the issue or need any suggestions, you can contact us for technical support. Our outlook experts are available 24x7.