Outlook calendar: no connection - you can do that

If your Outlook calendar cannot connect, this may be due to an incorrect configuration. In this practical tip, we will show you what you can do in this case.

Outlook calendar is not getting connected - what to do?

With our tips below, the connection to the server works again without any problems, so that Outlook then works:

1. Open Outlook and click "File"> "Account Settings" at the top.
2. Select your account there and click on "Change" next to your account name.
3. Once there, select "Advanced" below and then the "More Settings" tab.
4. Make sure the Download Shared Folders option is checked.
5. Save these changes by clicking "OK" and "Apply".
6. If this does not help, download and install this update.

This practical tip is based on Office 2013 under Windows 7. In the next practical tip, read how you can export your Outlook calendar.