How do i reconnect to the mail server in outlook
To reconnect to a mail server in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Reconnect using the Outlook Account Settings
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Account Options" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
- Click on "Manage Accounts" or "Account Settings" again.
- Select the account you want to reconnect and click "Edit" or "Change".
- Click on the "More Settings" button.
- In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Check the box next to "Use the following URL to connect to my mail server" and enter the correct mail server address (e.g.,
imap.gmail.com
orsmtp.gmail.com
). - Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Reconnect using the Outlook Account Properties
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Account Options" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
- Click on "Manage Accounts" or "Account Settings" again.
- Select the account you want to reconnect and click "Properties" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Account Settings" again (in Outlook 2016 and later).
- In the "Account Properties" window, click on the "Server" tab.
- Check the box next to "Use the following URL to connect to my mail server" and enter the correct mail server address (e.g.,
imap.gmail.com
orsmtp.gmail.com
). - Click "OK" to save the changes.
Additional Tips
- Make sure you have the correct mail server address and port number (e.g.,
imap.gmail.com
on port 993 orsmtp.gmail.com
on port 587). - If you're using a third-party email provider, check their documentation for the correct mail server address and settings.
- If you're still having trouble reconnecting, try restarting Outlook or checking your internet connection.