How to Troubleshoot When Emails Get Stuck in Outlook’s Outbox

Dealing with emails that are stuck in Outlook’s outbox can be frustrating, but there are several easy troubleshooting steps you can take to solve the issue.

Check your internet connection: A poor internet connection can cause emails to get stuck in your outbox. Make sure your internet connection is stable before sending emails.

Check your internet connection

Check Your Internet Connection

One of the common reasons why emails get stuck in Outlook’s outbox is due to a poor internet connection. When the connection is weak or unstable, Outlook may not be able to send emails properly, causing them to get stuck in the outbox.

To check your internet connection, try opening a website or performing other online activities to see if it’s working. If you’re having trouble, try restarting your router or modem. You can also try connecting to a different network or using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi.

Once you’ve resolved any internet connection issues, try sending the email again. If it still gets stuck in the outbox, move on to the next troubleshooting step.

Your email is only as good as your recipient’s ability to receive it.” – Jessica Turner

Ensure you have enough space in your mailbox

One common reason why emails get stuck in Outlook’s Outbox is when there isn’t enough space in your mailbox. When your mailbox is full, Outlook won’t be able to send or receive emails. To check if you have enough space in your mailbox, go to File > Info > Mailbox Cleanup. From there, you can see how much space you have left and delete unnecessary emails to free up more space. It’s also a good idea to regularly delete your deleted items folder and empty your junk email folder to further free up space. By making sure you have enough space in your mailbox, you can avoid the frustration of having emails get stuck in your Outbox.

Verify your email settings in Outlook

Verify Your Email Settings in Outlook
Step Action
1 Open Outlook and click on “File” in the top left corner
2 Click on “Account Settings” and then “Account Settings” again
3 Select your email account and click on “Change”
4 Verify that the incoming mail server and outgoing mail server settings are correct
5 Click on “More Settings” and verify that the port settings are correct
6 Click on the “Outgoing Server” tab and make sure that “My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication” is checked
7 Click on the “Advanced” tab and verify that the port settings are correct
8 Click “OK” and then “Next” to finish the email account setup


import smtplib

def send_email(to, subject, body):
# Set up email headers
headers = {
"From": "[email protected]",
"To": to,
"Subject": subject
}
# Connect to SMTP server and send email
with smtplib.SMTP("smtp.gmail.com", 587) as server:
server.starttls()
server.login("[email protected]", "your_email_password")
server.sendmail("[email protected]", to, headers + "\n\n" + body)

send_email("[email protected]", "Test Email", "This is a test email.")

This code uses the Python `smtplib` library to connect to an SMTP server and send an email. The `send_email` function takes in the recipient’s email address, the subject of the email, and the body of the email as arguments. When the function is called, it sends the email from the specified email address and password, and adds the email to the sender’s outbox.

Try restarting Outlook or your computer

Restart Outlook or Your Computer

When you encounter problems with emails getting stuck in Outlook’s outbox, the first thing to try is restarting Outlook or your computer. This simple step can often fix the issue and get your emails moving again.

To restart Outlook, simply close the program and then open it again. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your entire computer. This can help to refresh your system and clear out any temporary issues that may be causing the problem.

If restarting Outlook or your computer doesn’t solve the issue, don’t worry. There are other troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the problem. Keep reading to learn more about how to troubleshoot when emails get stuck in Outlook’s outbox.

Contact your email provider for further assistance

If your emails are getting stuck in Outlook’s Outbox, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue. First, make sure your internet connection is stable and that you have enough space in your mailbox. You can also try restarting Outlook or your computer. If none of these steps work, it may be time to contact your email provider for further assistance. They may be able to help you resolve the issue or provide additional resources to troubleshoot the problem. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you continue to experience issues.