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+ + + +We see this problem pop up a lot because of multiple Office 365 accounts, old settings, or corrupted Outlook files. Figuring out why Outlook gets stuck offline really helps you fix it—and keeps it from coming back. This guide covers the usual suspects, troubleshooting steps, and a few advanced tricks to get your email flowing again. Outlook status says offline then it can happen when offline mode enabled, server connection is [Microsoft Outlook Email Repair Tool Online](http://boiler.ttoslinux.org/shannadesailll) lost, or your internet isn’t stable. Corrupted Outlook profile, faulty add-ins or outdated version of Outlook can also be reasons to remain offline. + + + +Check OST file + +Try launching Outlook in Safe Mode to check if add-ins are causing trouble.This can happen for all sorts of reasons—maybe it’s a local profile problem, a conflict with Microsoft Exchange, or an Office 365 environment.Profile or configuration mistakes cause trouble too.If you skip patches, the client might stop connecting to Exchange Online or on-premises servers.If you going to search to the best OST to PST converter, the Shoviv OST to PST converter stands the best among others.Outlook status says offline then it can happen when offline mode enabled, server connection is lost, or your internet isn’t stable.Even a brief hiccup can kick Outlook into offline mode, and sometimes it just stays there until you do something about it. + +By handling the setup yourself, you make sure Outlook always connects to the right server. If you’re on a company domain, make sure your DNS settings look right. Messed-up DNS can keep Outlook from finding the mail server. Flushing the DNS cache with ipconfig /flushdns sometimes clears up weird issues. Outlook might [Outlook OST vs PST repair](https://code.swecha.org/hyman035792644/1601238/-/issues/2) display an Offline working mode or ‘Disconnected’ if the issue arises with internet connectivity. Outlook could remain in disconnected mode until the connection is back online. + +How To Fix Outlook Stuck in Offline Mode? + +Move it to a backup folder, like Desktop\OST Backup. Every business setup is different, and sometimes these problems run deeper than a quick fix. Our organization requires several folders from our mapped network drives be set to "Always Available Offline". Create your account and connect with a world of communities. There could be several reasons for your Outlook disconnect. + +Verify Work Offline Button Status + +And thus, an Offline Storage Table (OST) file is created to save a local synchronized copy of mailbox items. When the mail server is not available due to maintenance tasks or other issues, Outlook may fail to connect to the server and display the status as Disconnected. This indicates that the internet is working fine, but Outlook cannot connect to the mailbox server. If your system connects to more than one Office 365 environment, Outlook might not know which Exchange server to use. That often sets off Autodiscover conflicts and lands you in offline mode. To keep Outlook from slipping into offline mode again, sort out account conflicts and keep your software up to date. + +Method 1: Reset 'Work Offline' to Reconnect + +If Outlook can’t get to the mail server, no amount of tweaking inside Outlook will help. Try opening a browser or running a quick ping test to check if your network’s up. Outlook needs Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 to stay connected. If Outlook can’t log in to those services, it just flips into offline mode. When Microsoft Outlook says "Working Offline," it’s basically struggling to talk to your mail server. This can happen for all sorts of reasons—maybe it’s a local profile problem, a conflict with Microsoft Exchange, or an Office 365 environment. + + + + + +We have explained all the essential methods to fix the Outlook stuck in offline mode error. If the issue is not resolved manually, we recommend using the suggested software to recover Outlook files and continue using Outlook without any interruptions. If these manual approaches do not work then it may happen due to damaged Outlook files. + + + +Setup Exchange Server Account Manually + +Outlook has a Work Offline button under the Send/Receive tab. People hit it by accident all the time, so it’s worth a look. In doing so, you would switch the mapped drive status to "online" and access to the entirety of drive's content would then be possible/granted. If, in any case, you encounter any problems or issues in installing these updates, you must delete and uninstall all the updates and restart Outlook. You may use outdated Office versions, which can lead to further problems. + +Essential Troubleshooting Steps for Reconnecting Outlook + +Identify the cause of this error before restoring Outlook back to online mode. A corrupt or damaged Outlook profile can prevent Outlook from authorizing and connecting to the mail server. Due to this, we get an error usually called Outlook stuck in offline mode. Outlook automatically switches to Offline mode when it can't connect to the Exchange server. Users can also use the [Fix Outlook Not Opening After Windows Update](https://gitlab-ce.apps.openshift4.positiva.gov.co/andraligertwoo) 'Work Offline' option when the internet connection is not reliable. \ No newline at end of file