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+ + + +To do this, hit Windows + R, type outlook.exe /safe, and hit Enter. If it connects in Safe Mode, one of your add-ins is probably the culprit. Closing Outlook and reopening it helps clear up minor glitches. Try launching Outlook in Safe Mode to check if add-ins are causing trouble. Double-check that you’re on [send/receive error 0x800CCC0E fix](https://body-positivity.org/groups/testing-exchange-connectivity-oncehub/) the right network, especially if you have several Wi-Fi options. + + + +Check OST file + +The Outlook may remain stuck in the offline mode until the network is restored.Problem with account configuration can also prevent Outlook from connecting to the mail server, resulting in Offline Mode.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. + +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 [Outlook OST vs PST repair](https://gitlab.innive.com/leonoremarou5) 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? + +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 A lot of offline mode headaches actually start with outdated builds and unreliable OST handling.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 + +The Work Offline option is selected on Outlook's Send/Receive tab. First, check to see if the Connected status is displayed or not. If it is not displayed, double-check your internet connection and re-examine it. To resolve the Outlook stuck offline working issue, click "Work offline" to reset and reconnect the Exchange server. + + + +Download Stellar Converter for OST + +We have explained all the essential methods to fix the Outlook stuck in offline mode error. If the issue is not resolved manually, we recommend using the suggested software to recover Outlook files and continue using Outlook without any interruptions. If these manual approaches do not work then it may happen due to damaged Outlook files. + + + + + +Additionally, it will sync every piece of server-based mail. As is known, we can switch from Offline to Online Mode and vice versa in Microsoft Outlook 2010 and later versions. Once Outlook is configured with an Exchange account, the Cached Exchange Mode is enabled automatically. + + + +Sometimes a VPN or firewall blocks Outlook, so try turning those off for a minute to see if it helps. Hybrid setups—where you’ve got both on-premises Exchange servers and Office 365—can run into DNS or Autodiscover problems. If your external DNS doesn’t match the internal setup, Outlook can lose track of where it’s supposed to connect. Outdated software often brings compatibility headaches that break your connection. Further, the drive status for any drive which has a file/folder set to be available offline is stuck on "Offline". Even after following the above process, [Fix Outlook and Office 365 Errors 2025](https://highfivedecore.com/tech-help-troubleshooting-guides-10/) if the issue of offline still present, and OST corruption might be the actual cause. \ No newline at end of file