Can't send mail to myself in outlook

The classic "can't send mail to myself" issue in Outlook!

There are a few possible reasons why you might be experiencing this issue:

  1. Outlook configuration: Check your Outlook settings to ensure that you haven't accidentally set up a rule or filter that's blocking emails from being sent to yourself. Go to File > Options > Mail > Rules and Alerts, and review any existing rules.
  2. Account settings: Make sure that your email account is set up correctly in Outlook. Check that your account is configured to allow sending emails to yourself. You can do this by going to File > Account Settings > Account Settings, and then selecting your email account. Ensure that the "Send mail as" and "Reply to" fields are set to your own email address.
  3. Domain restrictions: If you're using a work or school email account, there might be domain restrictions in place that prevent you from sending emails to yourself. Check with your IT department or administrator to see if there are any restrictions in place.
  4. Outlook version or update issues: Sometimes, issues with Outlook updates or versions can cause problems with sending emails to yourself. Try updating Outlook to the latest version or reinstalling it to see if that resolves the issue.
  5. Antivirus or firewall software: Antivirus or firewall software might be blocking the email from being sent to yourself. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if that resolves the issue.
  6. Email client settings: If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook Connector or Outlook Web App, check the settings to ensure that they're not blocking emails to yourself.

To troubleshoot the issue, you can try the following:

  1. Try sending an email to yourself using a different email client or service, like Gmail or Yahoo Mail.
  2. Check your email account's web interface to see if you can send an email to yourself from there.
  3. Try sending an email to yourself using a different email address or alias.

If none of these solutions work, you can try resetting your Outlook settings or seeking assistance from Microsoft Support or your email provider's support team.