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Quick Answer
Error 10061 means the connection was actively refused. This usually means the wrong port is being used or your IP has been blocked by the firewall. Switch to SSL ports (POP3: 995, IMAP: 993, SMTP: 465) and check if your IP is blocked using our DNS/Blacklist tool. If blocked, use our firewall unblock guide.
For complete Outlook troubleshooting steps and all error codes, see our full guide:
Correct Email Settings
Most Outlook errors are caused by incorrect server settings. Use these values:
- Incoming/Outgoing Server -
mail.yourdomain.com - POP3 Port - 995 (SSL) or IMAP Port - 993 (SSL)
- SMTP Port - 465 (SSL)
- Username - your full email address
- Authentication - enabled for outgoing, SPA disabled
For step-by-step setup: How to Set Up Email in Microsoft Outlook
This article has been consolidated into our Common Outlook Email Errors guide for easier reference.
