Why Is My Outlook Trying To Connect? 5 Ways To Fix It

Are you getting the somewhat irritating status update indicating Outlook trying to connect? You will be unable to receive or send emails due to this issue. Typically, such an issue occurs as a result of faulty Outlook profiles.

This blog will look at more effective ways to help repair it.

 

Validate Login Details

The most common cause of Outlook disconnected issues is incorrect user account credentials. Please double-check and enter the exact password and email address.

 

If you have updated your username and password, we recommend updating the Credential Manager to prevent repeated log-ins.

 

1. Click on the Start menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. Click on the User Accounts icon.

3. Next, click on the Credential Manager.

4. Select Windows Credentials and a drop-down list will appear.

5. Click on the Microsoft Account option under Generic Credentials.

6. Select Edit.

7. Change the password, then click the Save button.

 

Check to see if Outlook is disconnected issue is resolved.

 

Flush DNS

 

Flushing your DNS cache is another efficient technique to restore Outlook connection.

 

1. Click on the Start menu and find Command Prompt program.

2. Right-click on the program and choose Run as Administrator.

3. A pop-up will display; click the Yes option to grant administrator access.

4. Enter these commands into the Command Prompt and press enter after each.

5. ipconfig /flushdns, ipconfig /registerdns, ipconfig /release , ipconfig /renew

 

 Check to see if ‘Outlook shows disconnected issue is resolved.

 

Toggle Work Offline 

When users don't have internet access, many utilize Outlook Offline mode. However, even with an active internet connection, Outlook will not link to any servers when you're in this mode.

 

Return to online mode by performing the following steps:

 

1. Open Outlook program.

2. Navigate to the Send / Receive tab in the menu bar.

3. Look for the Work Offline icon and click on it.

4. Now, Outlook will attempt to reconnect to the server.

5. Restart Outlook to check if the status switches to Connected.

 

Outlook trying to connect issue should be resolved now.

 

Disable Extensions/ Add-ins 

Some installed extensions/ add-ins may have an impact on Outlook connections. Disabling them is the best solution. Follow the following steps:

 

1. Open the Outlook program.

2. Access the File menu and select Options.

3. Select Add-ins from the left-hand panel.

4. Select COM Add-ins from the Manage section and click the Go button.

5. Uncheck the checkboxes next to all of the add-ins.

6. Click on OK

 

Close and restart the Outlook program to check Outlook disconnected issue is resolved.

 

Make a New Profile 

You may create a fresh Outlook profile if the previous methods appear too time-consuming.

 

1. Open the Start menu and access the Control Panel.

2. Click on the User Accounts Icon.

3. Select the Mail (Microsoft Outlook) option.

4. Select the ‘Show Profiles’ option.

5. Click the Add option under the General tab.

6. Enter the User profile name and hit OK.

7. Fill up your name, e-mail address, and password.

8. Next, choose to Apply.

 

Check to see if ‘Outlook is Disconnected issue is resolved.

 

In conclusion, follow any of the above-mentioned ways to fix the Outlook shows disconnected issue.