Outlook mails not sending

Frustrating! Let's troubleshoot the issue together. Here are some common reasons why Outlook emails might not be sending:

  1. Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try restarting your router or modem if you're experiencing connectivity issues.
  2. Outlook Configuration: Check your Outlook configuration:
    • Make sure your account is set up correctly (username, password, and server settings).
    • Verify that your account is not set to "Offline" mode.
    • Ensure that your email client is configured to use the correct SMTP server (e.g., outlook.com, office365.com, or your organization's email server).
  3. Server Issues: Check if there are any server-side issues:
    • Try sending an email using a different email client or service (e.g., Gmail) to rule out server-side issues.
    • Check the Outlook server status page (e.g., Microsoft 365 Status) for any known issues.
  4. Email Content: Check the email content:
    • Ensure that the email is not too large (some email providers have size limits).
    • Verify that the email is not blocked by your organization's email filters or spam settings.
    • Try sending a simple text email to see if the issue is specific to a particular attachment or formatting.
  5. Outlook Add-ins: Disable any recently installed add-ins:
    • Sometimes, add-ins can interfere with email sending. Try disabling any recently installed add-ins to see if it resolves the issue.
  6. Windows Firewall or Antivirus: Check your Windows Firewall or antivirus settings:
    • Ensure that Outlook is allowed to send emails through the firewall.
    • Disable any antivirus software temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
  7. Outlook Version: Check your Outlook version:
    • Ensure that you're running the latest version of Outlook.
    • Try updating to the latest version if you're running an older version.
  8. Account Settings: Check your account settings:
    • Verify that your account is set up correctly, including the correct username, password, and server settings.
    • Try resetting your account settings to their default values.
  9. DNS Issues: Check your DNS settings:
    • Ensure that your DNS settings are correct and not causing any issues with email sending.
  10. Contact Your Email Provider: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.

If you've tried all of these steps and still can't send emails, please provide more details about your issue, such as:

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