Outlook shows connected but emails won't send
Outlook showing Connected while emails sit unsent means the account authentication works but the outgoing mail path is blocked or misconfigured. a stuck message, wrong port number, or Work Offline mode is on.
Connected just means your account can authenticate. It doesn't mean sending works. The outgoing mail path can be blocked, misconfigured, or Work Offline mode is turned on. We'll check those things — most take 30 seconds each.
Risk: Low
⏱ 10-15 minutes
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Keep resending the same message — each attempt adds another copy to Outbox and makes it worse
- Assume the recipient's address is wrong if all outgoing mail is failing — the problem is the outgoing path, not the address
- Reinstall Outlook before checking Work Offline and Outbox — these take 30 seconds to check
Signs you need professional help
- If port, authentication, and Work Offline have all been checked and sending still fails
- If an app-specific password is needed for a 2FA account
- If the email account is a work account with IT-managed settings
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