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Why Is My Outlook not Sending Emails & How to Fix It Quickly
Setting up a new user profile could unblock the situation
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A lot of people are using the Universal Outlook app, instead of a web-based version, but some reported Outlook not sending emails issues, among others.
Sometimes, the app even displays a warning to let you know that themessage cannot be sent right now from Outlook.
In this article, we’re going to show you some tested solutions to fix your problem with Outlook emails failing, whether after an update or under any other circumstances.
And speaking about circumstances, here’s the first big question: why won’t my Outlook emails send? We shall try to answer it as clearly as possible.
For instance, if you can’t send emails from Outlook, improper settings are likely to be in place.
Here are some of the most common issues reported by users:
Why is Outlook not sending my emails?
The first thing you need to understand is that pinpointing the root cause is often tricky. What’s more, it may not be a singular culprit to blame at all, but a conjunction of factors.
? SMTP server authentication is not configured – In this case, you’re likely to stumble acrossOutlook error 0x80040115when trying to send an email.? TheSendoption is not checked? Outlook account password is not synced – Make sure your password is properly updated if you recently changed it ? Connection issues – Make sure Outlook is online if you’re unable to send emails? Incorrect inputs – Double-check the recipient’s address and try to resend the message? Allowed data volume for transfer is exceeded (attachments are too large, etc.) – If such is the case, here’show to send a large file through Outlook.? Corruption – Repair your Outlook profile and rebuild the Outlook database if needed? Security software interferences – Make sure your antivirus or firewall is not preventing Outlook from sending emails? Windows updates – Look for correlations betweenrecent Windows updates and Outlook emails’ failure
How do I fix outlook not sending emails?
1. Create a new email profile
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Go toSearch, typecontrol panel,and openControl Panel.
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Go toUser Accountsand openMail.
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In theMailwindow, go toAdd…
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In theProfile Namebox, type the name of your new profile and clickOK.
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After that, selectManually Configure Server Settings.
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On theChoose Servicepage, clickInternet E-mail, and clickNext.
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Fill in the boxes in theInternet E-mail Settingsdialog box. Make sure that theAccount Typesetting is set toPOP3.
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ClickNextand then, clickFinish.
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Now go back to theMailwindow, inWhen StartingMicrosoft Outlook, use this profile box and select the profile you just created.
ClickOK. Finally, open Outlook to see if there are any changes.
There’s a possibility that your email profile is corrupted, so you can try creating a new one. Follow the steps described above to create a new email profile for Outlook.
If you want to knowhow to mark all emails as read in Outlook, check out our dedicated guide.
2. Check if TCP/IP protocol is enabled
If you still have problems, even if you switched to another profile, you can check if TCP/IP is set as your default protocol. Here’s what you need to do:
Did you know that you canavoid sending messages accidentally in Outlook? We have a special guide that shows you how to do that, so be sure to check it out.
3. Change your email provider
Despite being a very popular email service, Outlook has a very long history when it comes to known issues for both their downloadable client, as well as their web client.
Thus, if none of the solutions written below manage to fix the issue for you, maybe it is time to consider switching to the email client.
One perfect candidate for the job isMailbird, since it has all of the tools of Outlook, and so much more.
With Mailbird, you can manage all your emails and contacts from multiple accounts easily in one unified Inbox, and visually customize the app to look in whatever way pleases you most.
⇒Get Mailbird
4. Turn on Outlook authentication
Even more, you cansend Outlook emails at a time of your choosingby applying some quick tips, as described in our guide. We also encourage you to check our article on how torecall & resend an email in Outlook.
That’s all, we hope that at least one of these solutions solved your problem with emails inOutlook. If you have any comments, please write them down in the comments section below.
More about the topics:email,Outlook Errors,Outlook Guides
Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
