{"id":5443,"date":"2026-10-24T07:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T07:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/?p=5443"},"modified":"2026-10-24T07:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T07:32:39","slug":"fix-this-message-cant-be-sent-right-now-please-try-again-later-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/fix-this-message-cant-be-sent-right-now-please-try-again-later-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Fixes: \u201cThis Message Can\u2019t Be Sent Right Now: Please Try Again Later\u201d Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many Outlook users sometimes see the Outlook error: \u201cThis Message Can\u2019t Be Sent Right Now. Please try again later\u201d. These issues happen for several reasons, such as a weak internet connection, a large attachment stuck in the Outbox or corrupted OST\/PST files.<br \/>\nIn this article, we&#8217;ll walk you through the common causes of the issue and show you how to fix it permanently, step by step.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>User Query<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cWhenever I am trying to send a message in Outlook, a \u2018message cannot be sent right now\u2019 error appears. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> does this happen, and how do I fix it?\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why does Outlook say \u201cMessage Cannot be Sent Right Now\u201d?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to know the exact cause of this error to take appropriate action. Let\u2019s discover the reasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the internet connection is weak, Outlook&#8217;s communication with the server will be interrupted. Outlook may display an error message whenever you try to send messages.<\/li>\n<li>Another common reason is incorrect SMTP settings. If the email account requires reauthentication, the error may occur.<\/li>\n<li>It may also cause uploading issues. Temporary server maintenance or service disruptions may also be the reason for this error.<\/li>\n<li>These issues can interfere with Outlook&#8217;s normal functioning during email composition, synchronisation, and sending.<\/li>\n<li>There could also be a version-related issue. You may be using an outdated version of Outlook, which can lead to compatibility issues.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, antivirus tools can obstruct the smooth functioning of Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, emails with large attachments get stuck in Outlook&#8217;s Outbox. In this situation, when you try to send other emails, the error message may appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u201cThis Message Can\u2019t be Sent Right Now: Please Try Again Later\u201d Outlook Error &#8211; Quick Fixes<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s find some effective solutions to deal with this error as a dedicated Outlook user.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Check Your Internet Connection<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open a web browser and visit a website to check the internet connection,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the loading time is longer than expected or it is not loading, restart your router.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access Outlook to check whether it is in Work Offline mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In classic Outlook, go to the Send\/Receive tab and click Work Offline if it is enabled; it means the internet connection has issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix the connection and try to send the email again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2: Clear the Stuck Outbox<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access Outlook and choose the Outbox folder from the folder pane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If Outlook is still unable to send the message, enable Work Offline from the Send\/Receive button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, open the stuck email to see the attachment size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the attachment seems large, you can either remove it or replace it with a cloud-sharing link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you don\u2019t need the message, you can delete it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After this, disable Work Offline mode and try to send the current message. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 3: Check MS Outlook Account Settings<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It often happens when you change the password of Outlook. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access Classic Outlook, go to File, then Account Settings, then Account Settings again to choose your email account and press the Repair or Change button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Verify the incoming and outgoing server details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confirm the outgoing server authentication settings if required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If prompted, provide the current password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Restart Outlook to send emails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The method of server names, ports, encryption settings, and authentication may vary depending on the provider. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Method 4: Disable Faulty Add-ins in Outlook<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outlook add-ins such as antivirus integration, email tracking, or productivity tools can interfere with Outlook performance and need to be checked and disabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, turn off Outlook and press Windows + R to access the Run dialogue box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter outlook.exe \/safe, then<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hit Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, in Safe Mode, send an email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can send emails in Safe Mode, a faulty add-in or extension is likely causing the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to File \u2192 Options \u2192 Add-ins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beside Manage, choose COM Add-ins and press Go.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/com-add-ins.jpg\" alt=\"com-add-ins\" width=\"620\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/com-add-ins.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/com-add-ins-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uncheck the add-ins and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, restart Outlook to try to send emails.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the issue is resolved, enable the add-ins one at a time to identify the problematic one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you are using Outlook Classic, the outlook.exe \/safe command applies.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Method 5: Check Outlook Configuration<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Outlook, click File, then \u2192 Account Settings \u2192 Account Settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-4.png\" alt=\"Account Settings\" width=\"573\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-4.png 1288w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-4-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-4-1024x804.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-4-768x603.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under the Email tab, verify your email account connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you use more than one account, select the target account as the default account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If Outlook often asks for the password, check the authentication settings and verify your account. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the Outlook configuration issue is not solved, access Control Panel and choose Mail (Microsoft Outlook), then press Show Profiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After that, press the Add tab to create a new Outlook profile to send an email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open Outlook using the new profile and test sending an email.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> In case, PST file format is created for Outlook data, before creating a new profile, backup all your data in the PST file.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Method 6: Reduce Outlook PST File Size<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outlook performance can be interrupted if the PST file size is large. Check the size of your PST file to avoid enlarged file size issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access classic Outlook and in File, click Account Settings \u2192 Account Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press Data Files to locate the current PST file connected to your Outlook account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Turn off the Account Settings window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, in File, take cursor on Info then Tools \u2192 Mailbox Cleanup.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reduce-file-size.png\" alt=\"reduce-file-size\" width=\"588\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reduce-file-size.png 1165w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reduce-file-size-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reduce-file-size-1024x882.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reduce-file-size-768x661.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It cleans old messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save attachments separately and remove only unnecessary messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have a PST archive, you can move older messages to that file. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reduce the size, in Account Settings \u2192 click Data Files, choose the PST file, and then Settings \u2192 Compact Now.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After that, restart Outlook to test whether you can send emails. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advanced Troubleshooting: What If the Error Still Persists?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the Outlook error \u201cMessage cannot be sent right now\u201d has not been fixed even after trying the aforementioned troubleshooting steps, it may be because of a damaged Outlook file. This means the OST or PST file is inaccessible. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Repair the PST File<\/h3>\n<p>A PST file stores emails, attachments, events, and contacts. PST files can be inaccessible because of oversized issues or any technical error.\u00a0 In this situation, you may encounter a message sending error. Microsoft offers the Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST.EXE) for minor issues; for heavy corruption, you need to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/outlook-pst-repair\">PST Repair Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Close Microsoft Outlook and open File Explorer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/find-scanpst-location-in-ms-outlook\/\">locate the SCANPST.EXE<\/a> file. The location can vary depending on the MS Office version.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Double-click SCANPST.EXE to launch this built-in tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press Browse to choose the damaged PST file. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, press Start to find out the issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the tool detects errors, choose the option to back up the data before repairing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press the Repair tab and wait until it finishes repairing. Now, you can access Outlook to check whether you can send emails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Recreate the OST File in the System<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Because of poor synchronisation, OST files can be inaccessible. It is a file format of Outlook created when you connect Outlook with an Exchange Server. It is more prone to corruption than the PST file extension. Corrupted OST files can be fixed by recreating an OST file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Follow-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Turn off Outlook completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to Control Panel and choose Mail.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press Email Accounts, then your account, and choose Change or Repair. Remember, the settings may vary depending on the Outlook version.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In File, click Account Settings \u2192 Data Files. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Close all Outlook windows again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to File Explorer to locate the location of the OST file. A common location is: %LOCALAPPDATA%\\Microsoft\\Outlook<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select the file and rename it. Do not delete the file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reopen Outlook. As you reopen it, Outlook will create a new OST file. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wait for synchronization to finish, then try to send an email. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If re-creating the OST file fails because the file is severely corrupted or orphaned, rebuilding it won&#8217;t help you recover emails trapped in a broken local sync queue. In these situations, you can use <strong>Softaken <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\">OST to PST Converter<\/a> Software<\/strong>. It deeply scans the OST file and shows the complete details of the file, and after that, you can smoothly convert the OST file into PST format. All resulting PST files are easily opened in Office 365 or any Unicode edition of MS Outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/buy-ost-file-exporter\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/dls\/count\/track.php?id=2\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to Use This Software<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Launch the OST Converter Tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Browse<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, select the OST file, and preview its contents.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-data.png\" alt=\"preview-data\" width=\"668\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-data.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-data-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-data-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-data-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/preview-data-1536x802.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PST<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as the output format.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailbox-formats.png\" alt=\"mailbox-formats\" width=\"672\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailbox-formats.png 1918w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailbox-formats-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailbox-formats-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailbox-formats-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailbox-formats-1536x802.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Browse<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to choose the output location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Convert<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to begin the conversion process.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/path.png\" alt=\"Convert\" width=\"678\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/path.png 1918w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/path-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/path-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/path-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/path-1536x803.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advantages of Using Tool<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The tool converts OST files to PST format and exports data, including metadata and attachments, while preserving the folder hierarchy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The program supports the export of single and multiple OST files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>21+ Languages Interface Option.<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The tool is available for Windows, Mac &amp; Linux.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The program supports exporting data files of different sizes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It can export orphaned OST files that are no longer connected to their original Outlook profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We have discussed multiple solutions to fix the \u201cThis Message Can\u2019t Be Sent Right Now: Please Try Again Later\u201d error in Outlook. Start by checking your internet connection before trying other troubleshooting methods. If the error persists, check your account settings, Outbox, add-ins, Outlook profile, and data files. If manual troubleshooting fails, using a dedicated tool is required to safely recover and restore files.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Outlook users sometimes see the Outlook error: \u201cThis Message Can\u2019t Be Sent Right Now. Please try again later\u201d. These issues happen for several reasons, such as a weak internet connection, a large attachment stuck in the Outbox or corrupted OST\/PST files. In this article, we&#8217;ll walk you through the common causes of the issue [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sl_quick_summary":"This comprehensive troubleshooting guide explains how to fix the common Microsoft Outlook error, \"This message can't be sent right now, please try again later.\" It walks readers through why this error happens and explains the eight practical manual methods\u2014ranging from checking network connectivity and clearing stuck Outbox queues to resolving SMTP issues, disabling faulty add-ins, and repairing corrupted PST or OST data files. 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