How to Set Outlook to Start Online
By Editorial Team
Updated May 05, 2020
When Outlook doesn't automatically check your email on startup, in most cases you can solve the problem by disabling offline mode. If you use Outlook with a Microsoft Exchange account at your school or job, however, you may need to change your account setting to enable online mode on startup. In either case, you can change the settings from Outlook on your desktop.
Disable Offline Setting
Launch Outlook on your computer. Click the "Send/Receive" tab.
Click the "Work Offline" command on the ribbon so that it's longer highlighted. This procedure disables offline mode, allowing Outlook to start in online mode.
Exchange Server Accounts
Click the "File" menu, select "Account Settings," and then click "Account Settings" again.
Select the name of your Microsoft Exchange Server account from under the Email tab.
Click "Change," and then click "More Settings."
Click "Manually Control Connection State," and then select "Connect With the Network." This setting causes Outlook to start in online mode.
Click "OK" to close the settings dialog box. Click "Next" and "Finish" to exit the Change Account window, and then click "Close" to exit the Account Settings window.
Warnings
Information in this article applies to Outlook 2013 and 2010. Procedures may vary with other versions.
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Warnings
- Information in this article applies to Outlook 2013 and 2010. Procedures may vary with other versions.
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