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Problem with account configuration can also prevent [Outlook Not Sending or Receiving Email](https://get2knowgod.com/read-blog/637_the-heart-of-the-internet.html) Outlook from connecting to the mail server, resulting in Offline Mode. Check your Access work or school settings in Windows and remove any accounts you don’t actually use. That way, Outlook won’t try to log in to the wrong domain. If Outlook says Working Offline and won’t budge, you’re probably dealing with a network glitch, a bad setting, or a profile error. Tackling these one by one usually gets things back on track.
Check OST file
The Outlook may remain stuck in the offline mode until the network is restored.That keeps Outlook from getting confused and stuck offline.In such cases, you can recreate the OST file or use the Stellar Converter for OST software to convert the problematic OST file to Outlook importable PST format.Outlook Safe Mode can help troubleshoot and fix the Outlook stuck in offline mode issue as it prevents any add-in from interfering with the normal Outlook operations.You can also send us your queries in the comment section, and we'll revert back as soon as possible.
When offline, the status is displayed in the status [send/receive error 0x800CCC0E fix](https://gitlab.innive.com/georgianacabra/5393modern-authentication-troubleshooting/-/issues/3) bar at the bottom as Working Offline or Disconnected. Just having a simple update routine and checking build numbers from time to time can save a lot of trouble. Staying current with updates is probably the easiest way to keep Outlook connected.
How To Fix Outlook Stuck in Offline Mode?
When you keep everything updated, you cut down on the chances of file corruption. A lot of offline mode headaches actually start with outdated builds and unreliable OST handling. If Outlook refuses to come back online, you’re probably looking at a profile issue, a bad OST file, or a mix-up with your Exchange account setup. Fixing these directly usually brings things back to normal. Confusion happens when a device hooks up to more than one Office 365 environment.
Verify Work Offline Button Status
And thus, an Offline Storage Table (OST) file is created to save a local synchronized copy of mailbox items. When the mail server is not available due to maintenance tasks or other issues, Outlook may fail to connect to the server and display the status as Disconnected. This indicates that the internet is working fine, but Outlook cannot connect to the mailbox server. If your system connects to more than one Office 365 environment, Outlook might not know which Exchange server to use. That often sets off Autodiscover conflicts and lands you in offline mode. To keep Outlook from slipping into offline mode again, sort out account conflicts and keep your software up to date.
Method 1: Reset 'Work Offline' to Reconnect
If Outlook can’t get to the mail server, no amount of tweaking inside Outlook will help. Try opening a browser or running a quick ping test to check if your network’s up. Outlook needs Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 to stay connected. If Outlook can’t log in to those services, it just flips into offline mode. When Microsoft Outlook says "Working Offline," it’s basically struggling to talk to your mail server. This can happen for all sorts of reasons—maybe it’s a local profile problem, a conflict with Microsoft Exchange, or an Office 365 environment.
The intuitive interface of this tool is very smooth and easy to navigate. Furthermore, there is no need to install any of the additional software to use this tool. Moreover, there are many ways to cope up with this issue but using third-party tools would be the best bet. If you going to search to the best OST to PST converter, the Shoviv OST to PST converter stands the best among others. It is an incredible tool that can even convert corrupt OST files to PST that too keeping the data integrity. Are you experiencing the problem of 'Outlook stuck in offline mode' and looking for a comprehensive solution?
Setup Exchange Server Account Manually
Given below are just a few examples of possible reasons. Select Work Offline from the Send/Receive tab in Outlook to reconnect. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
Essential Troubleshooting Steps for Reconnecting Outlook
However, when Outlook cannot connect to the Exchange server, it automatically switches to Offline mode. All the modifications are stored locally in the OST data file before syncing with [disable faulty add-ins in Outlook](https://gitlab.mpeeo.com:443/averykittredge) the mailbox server. Users can also utilize the 'Work Offline' option when there is an unreliable internet connection. When the problem is with the internet connection, Outlook may display Working Offline or Disconnected status. The Outlook may remain stuck in the offline mode until the network is restored. Profile or configuration mistakes cause trouble too.