If Outlook won't open, keeps asking for a password, or won't send/receive emails, follow these steps.
Symptoms
- Outlook won't connect to the mail server.
- Keeps asking for your password repeatedly.
- New emails aren't arriving.
Common Causes
- Incorrect password stored in the app.
- Expired credentials after a password change.
- Network connection issues.
Step-by-Step Fix
- Restart Outlook and your device.
- Check your internet connection.
- Confirm you're online.
- Re-enter your password.
- Outlook may prompt you -- enter your current credentials carefully.
- Remove and Re-add Account.
- Go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles > Email Accounts.
- Remove the problematic email.
- Add it again.
- Check for Updates.
- Install any pending Office or Windows updates.
If That Doesn't Work
- Visit Outlook on the Web to check if email works online.
- How to Submit a Support Ticket
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