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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 [flush DNS and re-sync Outlook](https://gitlab-ce.apps.openshift4.positiva.gov.co/denicewilhelm/recreate-outlook-profile-step-by-step1999/issues/1) 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 Corrupted Outlook profile, faulty add-ins or outdated version of Outlook can also be reasons to remain offline.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
Don’t let secondary Exchange servers manage your device if you don’t have to.Outlook has a Work Offline button under the Send/Receive tab.These methods work in Outlook 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.If the issue is the same, update Outlook, repair Outlook profile, or reconfigure your account to reconnect Outlook to the Server.Setting up the Exchange account by hand avoids this.Please whitelist stellarinfo.com and request to send the link again.
When offline, the status is displayed in the status [Office 365 Sync Errors Fix](https://gitlab.mpeeo.com:443/alfonzowatson/8391232/-/issues/3) bar at the bottom as Working Offline or Disconnected. Just having a simple update routine and checking build numbers from time to time can save a lot of trouble. Staying current with updates is probably the easiest way to keep Outlook connected.
How To Fix Outlook Stuck in Offline Mode?
If you have to keep multiple accounts on one device, set up separate Outlook profiles for each one. Each profile should only connect to its own Office 365 tenant. This helps avoid cross-environment prompts that mess with your connection.
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
The Work Offline option is selected on Outlook's Send/Receive tab. First, check to see if the Connected status is displayed or not. If it is not displayed, double-check your internet connection and re-examine it. To resolve the Outlook stuck offline working issue, click "Work offline" to reset and reconnect the Exchange server.
A broken Outlook profile can mess up syncing and keep you offline. We usually suggest making a new profile instead of spending ages trying to fix the old one. From the file explorer ribbon, under the 'Easy Access' drop down menu, you could toggle from "offline" to "online".
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.
If any updates to Outlook or MS Office are pending, get them installed as soon as possible. However, if you [Outlook OST vs PST repair](https://git.epochteca.com/calvinbeach96/7903flush-dns-and-re-sync-outlook/-/issues/1) are experiencing the issue after installing the updates, revert or uninstall the updates and check your Outlook. It’s a good idea to turn on automatic updates in Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. That way, you get security fixes and connectivity tweaks right away. If your organization uses volume licensing, schedule those updates through management tools like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.