Apple outgoing mail server offline

The frustration of an offline outgoing mail server!

If you're experiencing issues with your Apple device's outgoing mail server being offline, here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your device has a stable internet connection. If your internet connection is slow or unreliable, it may cause issues with sending emails.
  2. Restart your device: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Restart your device and try sending an email again.
  3. Check your email account settings: Verify that your email account settings are correct. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Accounts > [your email account], and ensure that the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings are correct.
  4. Check the status of the outgoing mail server: You can check the status of the outgoing mail server by visiting the Apple System Status page. If the server is experiencing issues, it will be listed as "Investigating" or "Resolved" on the page.
  5. Try using a different outgoing mail server: If the default outgoing mail server is offline, you can try using a different one. For example, you can use the Gmail SMTP server (smtp.gmail.com) or the Outlook SMTP server (smtp.office365.com).
  6. Check for any firewall or antivirus software issues: Firewalls or antivirus software may be blocking the outgoing mail server. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
  7. Reset your network settings: Resetting your network settings may resolve connectivity issues. Go to Settings > General > Reset and select "Reset network settings."
  8. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team to see if there are any issues on their end.

If you're still experiencing issues, you can try using a third-party email client like Spark or Airmail, which may have different settings or configurations that can help you send emails successfully.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with your Apple device's outgoing mail server being offline!