Definition
💡 A queued email is a message in your mailbox that you’ve composed but is waiting to be sent. For one reason or another, the message did not leave your mailbox immediately upon hitting Send. Once the reason for the delay is resolved, the message will be sent automatically.
What does it mean when you have a queued email?
When you have a queued email, it means that the message you composed could not be sent immediately. Review the possible reasons below, followed by how to fix a queued email.
If I delete a queued email, will it still be sent? - If you see a queued email in your Sent folder or Outbox and delete it from there, the message will not be sent. It’ll then appear in your Trash or Deleted Items folder.
Reason for queued email
There are several possible reasons for a queued email in your mailbox:
- You have no or a weak internet connection.
- You’re using offline mode.
- You’ve exceeded the file size limit for outgoing messages.
- You’ve exceeded the number of outgoing emails allowed per day.
- Your email account is out of sync on your devices.
- Your device is running out of storage space.
- Your app or browser cache is bloated.
- You’re using an outdated email application or operating system.
- There is a mail server problem.
How long does it take for a queued email to be sent?
The timing for a queued email to be sent depends on the reason and how quickly it’s resolved. For instance, if the delay is due to you using offline mode, it can be fixed as soon as you return to online mode. But if the problem is on the mail server’s end, you’ll need to wait for the service provider to correct it.
How to fix a queued email?
Whether or not you can fix a queued email depends on the reason for its delay. You can try the following actions to resolve the issue:
- Check your internet connection.
- Make sure you’re not using an offline mode.
- Review the message size for larger than allowed attachments.
- Be aware of limitations for the number of emails you can send per day.
- Sync your email account with your connected devices.
- Sign out of your email account and back in.
- Check that you’re within your device storage limit.
- Clear your app or browser cache.
- Update the email application or your operating system.
