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Those are out of reach when Outlook can’t connect live to Microsoft Exchange. Sometimes, updates can also lead to certain issues with the programs installed on Windows OS. Therefore, if there are any pending updates related to MS Office or Outlook, you should check and install them. You can follow these methods to troubleshoot and resolve the Outlook [guide to Office 365 sign-in errors](https://gitlab-ce.apps.openshift4.positiva.gov.co/carlotalacey82/resolve-outlook-not-sending-emails-fast1998/issues/2) stuck in Offline Mode error. These methods work in Outlook 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.
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.Outlook status says offline then it can happen when offline mode enabled, server connection is lost, or your internet isn’t stable.On the new page, click the green I Agree button to start the connection download.
If you get a prompt about letting another server manage your system and pick the wrong answer, Outlook might stay offline for good. Please click the link below from your computer (after reading [Fix Outlook and Office 365 Errors 2025](http://boiler.ttoslinux.org/eulahbromham30) this). On the new page, click the green I Agree button to start the connection download. Once the file (Elsinore.ScreenConnect.Client) has downloaded, select Run or Open.
How To Fix Outlook Stuck in Offline Mode?
The biggest problems usually involve too many Office 365 connections or outdated Microsoft Office components. If Outlook asks if another Exchange server can manage your system, hit No unless it’s your main domain. That keeps Outlook from getting confused and stuck offline.
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
It’s really important to know which Exchange or Office 365 environment Outlook should use. If you don’t get this right, Outlook will just sit in offline mode, unable to do much. Sometimes Exchange server permissions or policies get set up wrong.
Download Stellar Converter for OST
Autodiscover might send Outlook to the wrong Exchange server, so you can’t get to your mailbox. Damaged Outlook data files, like the OST file, can also get in the way. When these files go bad, Outlook can’t talk to the Exchange server, so it just gives up and goes offline. Now, on your keyboard, press the Send/Receive button. Old versions of Outlook or Microsoft Office often trigger synchronization issues.
Setup Exchange Server Account Manually
Given below are just a few examples of possible reasons. Select Work Offline from the Send/Receive tab in Outlook to reconnect. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
Essential Troubleshooting Steps for Reconnecting Outlook
Sometimes a VPN or firewall blocks Outlook, so try turning those off for a minute to see if it helps. Hybrid setups—where you’ve got both on-premises Exchange servers and Office 365—can run into DNS or Autodiscover problems. If your external DNS doesn’t match the internal setup, Outlook can lose track of where it’s supposed to connect. Outdated software often brings compatibility headaches that break your connection. Further, the drive status for any drive which has a file/folder set to be available offline is stuck on "Offline". Even after following the above process, [modern authentication troubleshooting](https://phonerents.com/groups/how-to-troubleshoot-common-microsoft-365-problems-and-issues) if the issue of offline still present, and OST corruption might be the actual cause.