Outlook Error 0x800CCC0F — What It Means & How to Fix It

Outlook error 0x800CCC0F means the connection to your mail server was lost mid-session. Here's how to fix it.

Frequently asked questions

What causes Outlook Error 0x800ccc0f?
Error 0x800ccc0f means the connection to the mail server was interrupted or closed unexpectedly during a send/receive operation. Common causes: unstable internet, a firewall blocking the connection, or the server timing out.
Will I lose emails due to this error?
Emails already on the server are safe. Emails you were trying to send when the error occurred may be stuck in your Outbox — check there and try resending once the connection is stable.
How do I fix Outlook Error 0x800ccc0f?
Check your internet connection first. Then try disabling your antivirus email scanning feature temporarily (not full protection, just email scanning). Also try switching from port 465 to port 587 for SMTP in your account settings.
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