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+ + + +We see this problem pop up a lot because of multiple Office 365 accounts, old settings, or corrupted Outlook files. Figuring out why Outlook gets stuck offline really helps you fix it—and keeps it from coming back. This guide covers the usual suspects, troubleshooting steps, and a few advanced tricks to get your email flowing again. Outlook status says offline then it can happen when offline mode enabled, server connection is [mailbox not updating on IMAP](https://highfivedecore.com/contact-us-4/) lost, or your internet isn’t stable. Corrupted Outlook profile, faulty add-ins or outdated version of Outlook can also be reasons to remain offline. + + + +Check OST file + +Try opening a browser or running a quick ping test to check if your network’s up.Jamie's commitment to making technology user-friendly is evident in her work, making her a valuable resource for readers in these domains.And thus, an Offline Storage Table (OST) file is created to save a local synchronized copy of mailbox items.The intuitive interface of this tool is very smooth and easy to navigate.All the modifications are stored locally in the OST data file before syncing with the mailbox server.A corrupt or damaged Outlook profile can prevent Outlook from authorizing and connecting to the mail server. + +If you get a prompt about letting another server manage your system and pick the wrong answer, Outlook might stay offline for good. Please click the link below from your computer (after reading [flush DNS and re-sync Outlook](https://zelexi.com/troubleshoot-sign-in-issues-with-modern-authentication-when-use-ad-fs-microsoft-365-microsoft-learn/) this). On the new page, click the green I Agree button to start the connection download. Once the file (Elsinore.ScreenConnect.Client) has downloaded, select Run or Open. + +How To Fix Outlook Stuck in Offline Mode? + +The biggest problems usually involve too many Office 365 connections or outdated Microsoft Office components. If Outlook asks if another Exchange server can manage your system, hit No unless it’s your main domain. That keeps Outlook from getting confused and stuck offline. + +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 + +It’s really important to know which Exchange or Office 365 environment Outlook should use. If you don’t get this right, Outlook will just sit in offline mode, unable to do much. Sometimes Exchange server permissions or policies get set up wrong. + + + + + +A broken Outlook profile can mess up syncing and keep you offline. We usually suggest making a new profile instead of spending ages trying to fix the old one. From the file explorer ribbon, under the 'Easy Access' drop down menu, you could toggle from "offline" to "online". + + + +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. + + + +Identify the cause of this error before restoring Outlook back to online mode. A corrupt or damaged Outlook profile can prevent Outlook from authorizing and connecting to the mail server. Due to this, we get an error usually called Outlook stuck in offline mode. Outlook automatically switches to Offline mode when it can't connect to the Exchange server. Users can also use the [Outlook sync help from FixTechGuide](https://phantom.everburninglight.org/archbbs/viewtopic.php?id=146479) 'Work Offline' option when the internet connection is not reliable. \ No newline at end of file