Imagine when you are in a hurry to send an email message in Outlook in your MAC system and receive an error 3253\u00a0message\u00a0\u201cConnection to the Server failed or was dropped\u201d<\/em>, it may be one of the biggest frustrating things at that moment. If you have experienced it and now if you are looking for the easiest solution for Outlook Mac error code 3253, then you have come to the right place.<\/p>\n In this blog, you will get to know<\/p>\n So let\u2019s get started<\/p>\n Mac Outlook users have reported many times that when they are trying to send an email they face problems, and are not able to send it, they further stated that sometimes while trying to send an email they receive a Mac Outlook Error code 3252 with the message saying \u201cConnection to the Server failed or was dropped.\u201d<\/p>\n Well, this error restricts Mac users from sending a new email message, while receiving mail is not impacted by this error. It has been seen that as the user clicks the send button, the email message transfers to an outbox with a permanent pending status and code error 3253. So it is clear that this error has an impact only on sending emails.<\/p>\n The worst thing is this error occurs suddenly without providing any previous notification, in this way it may cause a big hindrance in your communication and can impact your business badly. So it is necessary to fix this error at the time.<\/p>\n well, this is an error of \u201cfailure of connectivity with the server\u201d and there is no fixed reason behind the occurrence of this error. But after researching different cases here are some common reasons \u2013<\/p>\n This is a common reason behind the issue of connectivity between client and server. Many times, when the Outlook account is not properly set up in the Mac system, Outlook Error code 32353 arises. Wrongly set up means wrong set up of outgoing (SMTP) and incoming (POP and IMAP) mail servers ports.<\/p>\n When the number of items in the send box increases tremendously, it puts extra pressure on the email client, an increase in the number of emails present in the send box is one of the major reasons behind the issue in client-server connectivity.<\/p>\n This is also a possibility behind MAC Outlook error 3253, some time Inaccurate and Incorrect installation of Outlook in user Mac system can cause the problem. But this problem can easily be settled down by providing the right information.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to see some effective solutions using which you can fix the error for sure. Don\u2019t worry, all the solutions are written in their easiest language, and by following instructions step by step you can solve the error easily.<\/p>\n The foremost step is to find the connectivity of your Outlook account (means to whom your Outlook account is connected ) it can be POP3, IMAP, MS Exchange server, and Exchange Active Sync (EAS). You can find it easily by following these steps<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 Click on\u00a0Files\u00a0<\/strong>>> Click on\u00a0Info<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 2 \u2013 Click\u00a0Account setting<\/strong>>> check the\u00a0drop-down list.<\/strong><\/p>\n Resetting your \u201ccache preference\u201d is one of the solutions to solve this Mac Outlook error. In many cases, this error is fixed after this solution. By following these simple steps you can delete unwanted cache by yourself manually<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 Open the\u00a0\u201cTerminal App\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0on your Mac machine by clicking the\u00a0\u201cSpotlight Search Glass\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>at the right top corner of your Mac Screen. >>TypeTerminal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 2 \u2013 The terminal window will open >> Type\u00a0defaults delete com.microsoft.Outlook\u00a0<\/strong>in the terminal. This command will result in deleting all your\u00a0previous Outlook preferences.<\/em><\/p>\n 3 \u2013 Now type\u00a0\u201ckillall cfprefsd\u201d<\/strong>in the terminal window. This will result in deleting\u00a0the cached preferences.<\/em><\/p>\n 4 \u2013 After that launch Outlook on your Mac system<\/p>\n Now send a mail to test if the error 3253 is fixed or not. If the Mail is sent without any problem that is great otherwise move to the second Method.<\/p>\n In this manual method, set up a new email account by using a new profile in your Mac Outlook.<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 Find the\u00a0Outlook Application\u00a0<\/strong>by using the\u00a0Finder option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 2 \u2013 Right-click on Outlook Application >> choose\u00a0show package contents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 3 \u2013 Go to\u00a0content\u00a0<\/strong>>>share support\u00a0<\/strong>>> double click on\u00a0Outlook file manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 4 \u2013 Click on\u00a0create new profile options<\/strong>>> Provide the necessary information.<\/p>\n Note \u2013 If you want to add an Exchange account, or IMAP\/POP account then follows these simple steps.<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 Click\u00a0Add Button<\/strong>\u00a0in the lower-left corner >> Select\u00a0Exchange<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 2- Enter all the\u00a0necessary information<\/strong>\u00a0for your\u00a0Exchange Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 3- Now select the\u00a0\u201cConfigure Automatically\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0option to configure your exchange account automatically >> click on\u00a0Add Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 Click on\u00a0Add Button<\/strong>>>Other email\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/p>\n 2 \u2013 Enter the necessary\u00a0required details<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 3 \u2013 Click\u00a0Add Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Now your new account is added to your Mac Outlook, send a testing email to test if the error is fixed.<\/p>\n I hope this small informative blog helped you to Fix Mac Outlook Error 3253 \u201cConnection to the Server failed or was dropped.\u201d, If you find this blog helpful, then please tell us in the comment box. In case you have any queries about Mac Outlook and its errors, then feel free to contact us. We will be very happy to help you out.<\/p>\n Related Blogs \u2013 How to\u00a0<\/strong>convert Mac Mail to Windows Outlook<\/strong><\/a>\n
Reasons behind Mac Outlook 3253 error<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Wrongly set up Outlook Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Enlargement in the size of Send BOX<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Inappropriate installation of Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Solution for Fixing Mac Outlook Error 3253 Easily<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0Deleting the previous Caches of Mac Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Creating a New Email Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Adding a new Exchange Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Adding an IMAP\/POP Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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