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Microsoft 365 basics: sign-in problems and Outlook not syncing

Fix common Microsoft 365 problems: can’t sign in, password reset, Outlook not sending or receiving, and checking for a service issue.

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Quick fix

Sign in at microsoft365.com with your full work email. If Outlook isn’t sending or receiving, check your internet, restart Outlook, and make sure it isn’t set to work offline. Your admin can reset passwords and check Microsoft’s service status.

Step by step

  1. Use your full work email

    Sign in with your full work email address (for example you@yourbusiness.com) at microsoft365.com or in the app.

  2. Forgot your password?

    Use “Forgot my password” if your organization allows self-service reset. Otherwise, your Microsoft 365 administrator can reset it.

  3. Approve the sign-in

    If your account uses multi-factor authentication, approve the prompt in the Microsoft Authenticator app or enter the code. Only approve sign-ins you started yourself.

  4. Outlook: check the basics

    Check your internet, then close and reopen Outlook. In the classic Outlook app, make sure Work Offline (on the Send / Receive tab) isn’t turned on.

  5. Try Outlook on the web

    Sign in at microsoft365.com and open Outlook in the browser. If mail works there, the problem is the Outlook app on that computer.

  6. Check for a service problem

    Your administrator can see Microsoft 365 service health in the admin center.

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