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Problem with account configuration can also prevent [Outlook profile repair and recovery steps](https://1nigeria.radiobenue.be.gov.ng/read-blog/5669_work-account-stuck-in-sign-in-loop-office-365-teams-outlook-microsoft-q-amp-a.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
In doing so, you would switch the mapped drive status to "online" and access to the entirety of drive's content would then be possible/granted.In this guide, we've discussed the reasons that can cause the 'Outlook stuck in offline mode' issue and methods to troubleshoot and resolve it.Perfectly repair and recover corrupted Outlook PST & OST files.Old versions of Outlook or Microsoft Office often trigger synchronization issues.Confusion happens when a device hooks up to more than one Office 365 environment.For example, it may happen when there is a problem with your profile on the mailbox server or if your mailbox is deleted or disabled.To do this, hit Windows + R, type outlook.exe /safe, and hit Enter.However, when Outlook cannot connect to the Exchange server, it automatically switches to Offline mode.
By handling the setup yourself, you make sure Outlook always connects to the right server. If you’re on a company domain, make sure your DNS settings look right. Messed-up DNS can keep Outlook from finding the mail server. Flushing the DNS cache with ipconfig /flushdns sometimes clears up weird issues. Outlook might [FixTechGuide Office 365 troubleshooting](https://aws-poc.xpresso.ai/gitlab/bptpercy72240) display an Offline working mode or ‘Disconnected’ if the issue arises with internet connectivity. Outlook could remain in disconnected mode until the connection is back online.
How To Fix Outlook Stuck in Offline Mode?
If you have to keep multiple accounts on one device, set up separate Outlook profiles for each one. Each profile should only connect to its own Office 365 tenant. This helps avoid cross-environment prompts that mess with your connection.
Verify Work Offline Button Status
Click the 'Work Offline' option to reset work offline mode and reconnect to the Exchange or mailbox server. To go online, open Outlook and navigate to Send/Receive and uncheck work offline. Ensure your connection is active and Outlook can access the mail server without connectivity. 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.
Method 1: Reset 'Work Offline' to Reconnect
If you set up your Outlook profile wrong, it might not log in to Microsoft Exchange or Office 365. Sometimes, people connect their system to several Office 365 environments without realizing it. That can confuse Outlook, especially with Autodiscover, and you end up stuck offline. Reconnect Outlook by checking your connection, disable work offline mode, and relaunch app.
Autodiscover might send Outlook to the wrong Exchange server, so you can’t get to your mailbox. Damaged Outlook data files, like the OST file, can also get in the way. When these files go bad, Outlook can’t talk to the Exchange server, so it just gives up and goes offline. Now, on your keyboard, press the Send/Receive button. Old versions of Outlook or Microsoft Office often trigger synchronization issues.
Jamie Kaler, a technical writer at MailsWare, combines her Computer Science background with a passion for simplifying complex technical topics. She's dedicated to offering valuable insights and solutions in email data management, including migration, recovery, and client management. Jamie's commitment to making technology user-friendly is evident in her work, making her a valuable resource for readers in these domains. You can download the software on Windows Desktop or Laptop.
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 [Outlook Not Sending or Receiving Email](https://app.globalteachershub.com/read-blog/99768_microsoft-365-help-amp-learning.html) 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.