修复 Outlook 尝试连接到 Windows 10 上的服务器

Outlook is a Microsoft software that acts as a personal information manager. It is a file service where you can use email, calendar, and applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. This convenient one-stop for all work-related programs has been on the market for a long time now. Not just that but Outlook also allows users to surf the internet. However, Outlook members have been facing issues like Outlook not connecting to server on Windows 10 frequently. If you are also someone facing the same issue, then you are at the right place because we are here with our ultimate guide on how to fix Outlook trying to connect to server. So, let us get into the solutions but let us first get a brief detail about why exactly this issue emerges for most Outlook users.

How to Fix Outlook Trying to Connect to Server on Windows 10

Outlook is not only an online app but it works well offline too. Its offline feature allows a user to download and use files on the system when required. But this can be a flop-show in case Outlook 2016 not connecting to server issue comes up. This error is brought up for many reasons which are given below:

• 网络连接弱
• Third-party add-ins in Outlook
• Corrupt Outlook account
• 离线模式启用
• Outdated Outlook version
• 损坏的文件
• Corrupt installation of Microsoft Office
• Windows错误

Irrespective of what reason is behind causing Outlook trying to connect to server error on Windows 10, there are methods that can help you out in resolving it. The following stated 12 solutions are in order of their effectiveness and complexity, thereby performing them in the given sequence.

备注: The methods below are performed on the latest version of Outlook on Windows 10.

Method 1: Power Cycle PC

The first and foremost method to try before you move on to another is to try power cycling for your system. There is a possibility that Outlook is acting up because of an unknown shutdown and therefore restarting the system can fix this issue.

1. If you are using a 桌面版, Turn off your router.

2. Then, power off the 中央处理器.

3. After about 3 5分钟, switch on your PC again and check if Outlook is now working properly.

4. In case you are using a laptop, close all the programs and 关闭 系统。

5. Once done, after 3-5 minutes, press the 电源按钮 again and turn the system on.

6. Now, run Outlook 查看问题是否已解决。

方法 2：排除 Internet 连接故障

If restarting the system didn’t work for you then checking the internet connection might be of help in solving Outlook server connecting issues. If your internet network is too weak or not stable, it can be a hindrance while working online in Outlook. Hence, to make sure everything is alright with your internet, follow the steps below:

1. 连接一个 separate device 到 同一网络. Install Outlook on that device and try to run the app.

2.运行 浏览器 on your system, open your mail or browse something to check if the internet is working.

3. 切换到 private internet connection to run your program without any problem.

4. Follow our guide to reboot the router.

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Method 3: Modify Account Security Setting

This might not be the first thing to cross your mind while confronting Outlook cannot find email server error on your system but sometimes wrong credentials can also be a reason why this error shows up on your screen every time you try to run Outlook. Therefore, make sure all the account information filled in the app is correct, you can ensure this with the help of the following mentioned steps:

1。 按 Windows键，类型 Outlook 并点击 可选.

2.点击您的 名称图标 at the upper right corner of the outlook page.

3.然后，单击 浏览账户.

4。 选择 更新信息.

5。 点击 更改 or 删除 to add new credentials.

Once the steps are performed, run the Outlook app again and check if the server connection error is resolved.

方法 4：禁用扩展

There is a possibility that some extensions might not be working properly and causing conflicts with Outlook Settings which is why the users have been seeing Outlook cannot find email server error. In this case, it is suggested to disable extensions and try to connect again.

1。 打开 Outlook 并点击 文件 标签。

2. 在这里，点击 附加选项.

3。 选择 加载项 从侧面菜单中。

4。 点击 走… 按钮。

5. Here, uncheck the boxes for all the 扩展 并点击 OK.

6. 现在，启动 Outlook application again and see if the server issue is resolved.

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Method 5: Repair .pst and .ost Files

Repairing damaged or corrupt .pst and .ost files come in handy in getting rid of connection to server issues in Outlook. If you are looking forward to doing so, check our guide on How to Fix Corrupt Outlook .ost and .pst Data Files and perform the same on your system.

Method 6: Repair MS Outlook App

If nothing has worked for you till now then repairing the MS Outlook app can be of help for you. Due to viruses or bugs, the Outlook app can get corrupt causing network connection issues. Hence, it becomes crucial that you fix it by repairing it on your system. You can follow the steps below for the same.

1。 按 Windows键，类型 控制面板，然后点击 可选.

2。 组 查看方式> 大图标，然后点击 “程序和功能”.

3。 右键单击 微软的Office 并选择 更改 选项。

4。 选择 维修 并点击 继续.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the repair process and once it is done, relaunch the Outlook app.

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Method 7: Repair Outlook Account 

If the problem of Outlook trying to connect to server on Windows 10 still exists after repairing the app, then the issue is with your account and repairing is one of the solutions to fix it.

备注: The Repair option is not available for Outlook 2016.

1。 启动 Outlook 应用，然后点击 文件 标签。

2。 选择 帐号设定… option from the menu under Account Settings.

3.在 邮箱 标签，选择 维修.

4. 按照 屏幕指示 and complete the repair method.

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方法五：创建新账户

If nothing else has worked for you then the last option that you have is to create a new Outlook account. This method helps you to resolve issues of any type related to your Outlook account, so, follow the instructions below and add a new account:

1。 按 Windows + R键 同时打开 运行 对话框。

2。 类型 前景/安全 然后按 回车键 打开 Microsoft Outlook Startup 在安全模式下。

3. 在这里，点击 下一页 选项。

4。 选择 有 from the options given and click 下一页.

5. 添加一个新的帐户 by filling in the credentials and click 下一页.

6. Once the profile is set up, launch the 控制面板.

7。 组 查看方式 > 大图标，然后选择 邮箱： 设置。

8. Select your new 帐户，选择 始终使用此配置文件 并点击 OK.

常见问题解答（FAQ）

Q1. Why is my Outlook not connecting to the server?

答。 There can be many reasons lying behind why your Outlook is not connecting to the server but the prominent ones are 扩展 和 插件 that hinder the working of Outlook and result in an error.

Q2. Can I save files on Outlook even when I am offline?

答。是的, the Outlook application can be used offline. You can access mail and files while not being connected to the internet.

Q3. How can I fix the connecting to server error on my Outlook?

答。 In-built utilities available in the Outlook app can help you in fixing the connecting to a server error. You would need to access 帐户设置 ，在 文件 选项​​卡，并选择 维修 解决问题。

Q4. How can I reconnect to the server in Outlook?

答。 Reconnecting to the server in Outlook is possible by opening the 发送/接收 tab and then clicking on the 离线办公 里面的选项。

Q5. How can I save emails offline on Outlook?

答。 Saving emails offline is possible on Outlook by accessing Gmail offline settings 然后打开 启用脱机邮件.

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It is safe to say that Outlook indeed is an impressive software application by Microsoft which enables the use of multiple programs on a single platform. But this is not it, Outlook also comes with many errors, one of which is its inability to connect to the server due to various reasons. We hope that this guide helped you know about how to fix Outlook trying to connect to server. Let us know which one of our methods was the most helpful to you. For any further queries or suggestions, contact us in the comments section below.