Outlook for iphone cannot send email error

The frustration of not being able to send emails from Outlook on your iPhone! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some common solutions to resolve the "Cannot send email" error in Outlook for iPhone:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try sending an email again after restarting your iPhone or checking your Wi-Fi/ cellular connection.
  2. Outlook account settings: Verify that your Outlook account settings are correct:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Outlook
    • Check that your email address, password, and server settings are correct
    • Make sure you're using the correct account type (IMAP or POP)
  3. Server settings: Check your server settings:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Outlook > Account
    • Tap on "Server Settings"
    • Verify that the server settings are correct (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers)
  4. Authentication: Ensure that your account is set up for authentication:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Outlook > Account
    • Tap on "Account" and then "Authentication"
    • Make sure that "Username and Password" is selected
  5. Outlook app update: Ensure you're running the latest version of the Outlook app:
    • Go to the App Store
    • Search for "Outlook"
    • Tap "Update" if an update is available
  6. Reset Outlook app: Try resetting the Outlook app:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Outlook
    • Tap on "Reset"
    • Confirm that you want to reset the app
  7. Check for email filters or rules: If you have email filters or rules set up, try disabling them temporarily to see if they're causing the issue.
  8. Contact your email provider: Reach out to your email provider's support team to see if there are any known issues or outages affecting your account.
  9. Try sending a test email: Send a test email to yourself or a trusted contact to see if the issue is specific to a particular recipient or email content.
  10. Reset network settings: If none of the above steps work, try resetting your iPhone's network settings:
    • Go to Settings > General > Reset
    • Tap on "Reset network settings"
    • Confirm that you want to reset your network settings

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try reinstalling the Outlook app or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or your email provider's support team.