Outlook is Not Updating Inbox: 5 Was to Fix it [Fix]

Adjusting your Outlook settings usually fixes this issue

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Updated onFebruary 13, 2024

updated onFebruary 13, 2024

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Some Outlook users contacted us about issues regarding Outlook not updating its inbox.

This can be a problem and prevent users from receiving new emails, so let’s see how we can fix it.

Why is my Outlook not showing new emails?

This is usually due to synchronization issues. Corrupted OST files and Outlook installation can also cause this problem. Issues with IPv6 and antivirus software can also cause this problem.

What can I do if my Outlook inbox is not updating?

1. Disable Cached Exchange Mod

2. Delete (rebuild) Outlook’s OST file

3. Disable third-party antivirus software

4. Disable IPv6

5. Repair the MS Office Suite

Is there a better email client than Outlook?

There are certainly quite a few alternatives to Outlook. Thunderbird and Mailbird are two of the most notable alternative email clients. Ouremail client software guideprovides further details about those applications and others.

There aren’t any guaranteed solutions for Outlook’s inbox not updating since potential causes are varied. However, the resolutions outlined here are among the more likely Outlook inbox fixes.

Outlook’s Inbox Repair tool (otherwise SCANPST.EXE) may also help some users fix the inbox not updating. ThisMicrosoft webpageprovides guidelines for repairing data files with SCANPST.EXE.

To avoid any email syncing issues in the future, you cancreate a unified Inbox view in Outlookfor seamless email management.

Many also reported that theInbox button is not working in Outlook, but we have a guide that addresses this issue.

Do you have any questions about fixing Outlook not updating its inbox? If so, feel free to add them below in the comments box.

Outlook is Not Updating Inbox: 5 Was to Fix it [Fix]#

What can I do if my Outlook inbox is not updating?#

1. Disable Cached Exchange Mod#

2. Delete (rebuild) Outlook’s OST file#

3. Disable third-party antivirus software#

4. Disable IPv6#

5. Repair the MS Office Suite#

Is there a better email client than Outlook?#