{"id":5692,"date":"2025-06-20T09:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/blog\/?p=5692"},"modified":"2025-06-20T09:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:09:09","slug":"how-to-update-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/blog\/how-to-update-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Updating Outlook Should Be a Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your Outlook app crashing, lagging, or not syncing emails? If so, it might be time to update it. Knowing <\/span>how to update Outlook<\/b> is more than just an IT task\u2014it’s a critical step in maintaining secure and reliable business communication.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the world of <\/span>cybersecurity and IT management<\/b>, outdated software can be a vulnerability. Whether you\u2019re a <\/span>CEO handling sensitive data<\/b>, an <\/span>IT admin managing users<\/b>, or part of a <\/span>cybersecurity team<\/b>, keeping Outlook up to date ensures better performance, new features, and most importantly\u2014fewer vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide walks you through <\/span>how to update Outlook on Windows and Mac<\/b>, covers how to <\/span>install the latest Outlook version<\/b>, and offers troubleshooting tips if <\/span>Outlook is not updating emails<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Update Outlook App on Windows<\/b><\/h2>\n

Keeping Outlook updated on Windows ensures compatibility with Microsoft 365 and reduces potential exploits.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Microsoft 365 \/ Office 365 Users:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Open Outlook.<\/b>\n

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  2. Click on <\/span>File > Office Account<\/b>.<\/span>\n

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  3. Under <\/span>Product Information<\/b>, click <\/span>Update Options<\/b>.<\/span>\n

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  4. Select <\/span>Update Now<\/b>.<\/span>\n

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  5. Wait for Outlook to check and install updates.<\/span>\n

    <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Tip: Ensure automatic updates are enabled for future-proofing your security environment.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    For Outlook 2016\/2019 Standalone:<\/b><\/h3>\n