Fortunately, there are several effective fixes for this issue. So, let us move on to learning more about the causes and fixes of Outlook messages stuck in Outbox.
Why Are My Outlook Messages Stuck in Outbox?
How to Fix Outlook Messages Stuck in Outbox
Firstly, we recommend that you close Outlook and perform a quick reboot of your device. Try re-launching the app to see if it works. If not, go to your Outbox and double-click on the email, and select the Send button. You can also navigate to the Send/Receive tab and click on the Send All button.
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But, if your emails on your Outbox are still not clearing up, you can try these below fixes.
Check Your Connectivity Status
We suggest that you first check your connectivity status on Outlook. Here are some steps you can follow. If the status bar is still stating that it is disconnected, then this might be an internet connection issue. You can try turning on/off your router or switching to a more stable internet connection.
Check Attachments
Sometimes, your email might contain attachment files that exceed the 20MB size limit that Outlook has set. We suggest that you first remove the attached file from the email. You can try sending a link instead or compress/resize the attached files.
Enable Work Offline
If you are still stuck on deleting the email file, you can try enabling the Work Offline feature. Here is how you can do it. Alternatively, you can also move the email to drafts and try sending the email again.
Configure Your Password
There’s a chance you had changed your password on Outlook Web and might have forgotten to update it on its app version. You might even spot the Update Password on the below status bar. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can update your password in your Outlook application. Now, you can head over to the Send/Recieve tab and go to the Work Offline option. Click on Work Offline twice. The status bar on the bottom should state that it is connected.
Remove Add-Ons or Use Safe Mode
The add-ons installed on your devices might create hindrances while sending an email. Disabling this function might help solve the issue. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can do it. Also, navigating through the Safe Mode on Windows temporarily disables the add-ins. You can access this mode by holding on to the Ctrl key. A pop-up will appear on your screen. Click on the Yes option to continue using Safe Mode.
Configure Mail Settings
If you have created a Rule that restricts sending an email immediately, then please make sure that you have disabled this function. Here is a step-by-step process of how you can do it.
Repair Outlook Application
We recommend that you close all office applications before you implement this method.
Bonus Tips
How to Make Outlook Send Mail Right Away?
Here are some steps you can follow to enable your mails to send them right away.
Why Is Outlook Slow on Sending Emails?
There might be several reasons why Outlook might take time in sending your emails. Your antivirus software might create Outlook to perform slowly. An overload of cache files might also cause this issue to occur.
