As the error message suggests, the error is often due to incorrect encryption type selected or if the connection is using the wrong port. You can easily resolve the issue by implementing a few simple solutions that we have mentioned down below.
What causes the Microsoft Outlook Error 0x800ccc1a on Windows 10?
Well, after searching the issue, we gathered the following factors due to which the error can pop up: Now that we have mentioned the possible causes of the error, you can fix your issue by applying the solutions down below. We recommend implementing the workarounds in the same order as mentioned to ensure quick isolation of the issue.
Solution 1: Turning off Antivirus
To start off with the third-party applications installed on your system causing the issue, you will have to disable your antivirus and then check if it fixes the issue. If your antivirus provides an email scanning feature, that can potentially cause the issue to pop up. You can also fix the issue by turning off that specific feature, however, just to be on the safer side, disabling your antivirus completely is a better option. If it fixes the issue, this means your antivirus was, indeed, the cause of the issue.
Solution 2: Changing the Encryption Type
Another way of fixing your issue would be to change your account’s encryption type. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 3: Changing the Port
Sometimes, as we have mentioned, the error can be due to the wrong configuration of ports. The SMTP and IMAP protocols run on a specific set of ports, therefore, if the port values are incorrectly set, it will cause the issue to occur. Here’s how to fix this:
Solution 4: Repairing Damaged Profile
Lastly, what you can do to solve your issue is to repair your Outlook profile. In some cases, the error is caused by a damaged or corrupted Outlook profile in which case you will have to repair them. To learn how to repair a corrupted Outlook data file, please refer to this article published on our site.
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