{"id":900,"date":"2019-12-16T12:15:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T12:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/?p=900"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:25:28","slug":"fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/","title":{"rendered":"[Solved] Outlook Error Code 0x8004210A \u2013 Waiting For Response from POP server"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Outlook is a reliable email client used by millions of individuals and organizations for managing emails, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Despite its robust features, Outlook users may occasionally encounter send\/receive errors that interrupt email communication. One such issue is <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"670\">Outlook Error Code 0x8004210A<\/strong>, which usually appears when Outlook cannot establish a timely connection with the POP server.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/outlook-error-0x8004210a.jpg\" alt=\"Outlook Error Code 0x8004210A \" width=\"491\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/outlook-error-0x8004210a.jpg 491w, https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/outlook-error-0x8004210a-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#Reasons_behind_Outlook_error_code_0x8004210a\" >Reasons behind Outlook error code 0x8004210a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#How_to_resolve_Outlook_error_code_0x8004210a\" >How to resolve Outlook error code 0x8004210a?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#1_Verify_POP_Account_Settings\" >1: Verify POP Account Settings:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#2_Increase_Mail_Server_Timeout_Interval\" >2: Increase Mail Server Timeout Interval:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#3_Start_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\" >3: Start Outlook in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#4_Configure_Antivirus_and_Firewall\" >4: Configure Antivirus and Firewall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#5_Create_a_new_profile_in_MS_Outlook\" >5: Create a new profile in MS Outlook-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#6_Repair_the_MS_Outlook_Application\" >6: Repair the MS Outlook Application-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#Professional_Solution_for_Corrupted_Outlook_Data_Files\" >Professional Solution for Corrupted Outlook Data Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/fixed-outlook-error-code-0x8004210a\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_behind_Outlook_error_code_0x8004210a\"><\/span>Reasons behind Outlook error code 0x8004210a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons behind MS Outlook error 0x8004210a such as-<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 5%;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"tnv8c8\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1427\">Incorrect POP email account settings.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1poey3r\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1467\">Slow or unstable internet connection.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x0bjlv\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1518\">Firewall or antivirus software blocking Outlook.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17edaig\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1547\">Corrupted Outlook profile.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1quhj9j\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1586\">Damaged Outlook data file (OST\/PST).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uldqt3\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1634\">Large mailbox causing synchronization delays.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qlzc3o\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1660\">Faulty Outlook add-ins.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jlgxos\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1707\">Slow or temporarily unavailable mail server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_resolve_Outlook_error_code_0x8004210a\"><\/span>How to resolve Outlook error code 0x8004210a?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these simple steps, the user can easily fix the MS Outlook error 0x8004210a-<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1h4n07i\" data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2560\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Verify_POP_Account_Settings\"><\/span>1: Verify POP Account Settings:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2632\">ncorrect server settings are one of the leading causes of this error. For this:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2925\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oepgy1\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2666\">Open <strong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2665\">Outlook <\/strong>and go to <strong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2684\">File<\/strong><span data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2684\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oepgy1\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2666\">Visit <strong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2707\">Account Settings<\/strong>\u00a0 &gt;&gt; <strong data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2730\">Account Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bbjlk2\" data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2761\">Select your email account and click <strong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2781\">Change<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r5zurm\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2884\">Verify:\n<ul data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2884\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16qa8pw\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2818\">Incoming POP server<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"celx81\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2844\">Outgoing SMTP server<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xnk2sh\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2862\">Port numbers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zetmf9\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2884\">SSL\/TLS settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"awmj\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2925\">Save the changes and restart Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Increase_Mail_Server_Timeout_Interval\"><\/span>2: Increase Mail Server Timeout Interval:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, Open MS Outlook and go to the File menu then open Account Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Then select the email account and click on Change option, then click on More Settings option.<\/li>\n<li>In open new Internet Email Settings dialog box selects the advanced tab.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 1%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step1.png\" alt=\"Open MS Outlook\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step1-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Increase the server timeout time according to the requirement and then lost click on the OK button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step2.png\" alt=\"Increase Timeout \" width=\"388\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step2.png 388w, https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step2-249x300.png 249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"a0arzc\" data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3471\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>3: Start Outlook in Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3539\">Sometimes Outlook add-ins interfere with the send\/receive process.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"onac65\" data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3551\"><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3587\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ykht6d\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3578\">Press <strong data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3577\">Windows + R<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gaeakb\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3587\">Type: outlook.exe \/safe<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gaeakb\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3587\">Press <strong data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3634\">Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gaeakb\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3587\">Try sending or receiving emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3791\">If Outlook works correctly in Safe Mode, disable unnecessary add-ins one by one to identify the problematic extension.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"lcqb8h\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3843\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Configure_Antivirus_and_Firewall\"><\/span>4: Configure Antivirus and Firewall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3953\">Some antivirus programs and Windows Firewall settings may block Outlook from connecting to the email server.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4086\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1nu4jli\" data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3998\">Temporarily disable antivirus protection.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dqmb8o\" data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4050\">Allow Microsoft Outlook through Windows Firewall.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tdsahm\" data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4086\">Retry the Send\/Receive operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4180\">If Outlook works afterward, update the antivirus configuration to permanently allow Outlook.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Create_a_new_profile_in_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>5: Create a new profile in MS Outlook-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 1%;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, open Control Panel then select the Mail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step3.png\" alt=\"step3\" width=\"393\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step3.png 393w, https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step3-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>Show Profiles<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step4.png\" alt=\"Show Outlook profile\" width=\"433\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step4.png 433w, https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step4-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select on <strong>Add<\/strong> option to create a new Outlook profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step5.png\" alt=\"Add New Profile Name\" width=\"346\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step5.png 346w, https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/step5-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill all the details and click on <strong>Finish<\/strong> tab after complete the things.<\/li>\n<li>Now, again open <strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Control Panel<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> go to <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Mail<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> and click on <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Show Profiles<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Select the profile which the user just created and select Always use this profile option to set this profile as default.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Repair_the_MS_Outlook_Application\"><\/span><strong>6: <\/strong>Repair the MS Outlook Application-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 1%;\">\n<p>Follow these steps to repair Microsoft Outlook applicaiton:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and select on <strong>uninstall programs<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>After the click, a new screen appears then select <strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong> and click on <strong>Change<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>A new dialog box will appear. Here select the <strong>Repair<\/strong> option and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"azlgf\" data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5630\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Solution_for_Corrupted_Outlook_Data_Files\"><\/span>Professional Solution for Corrupted Outlook Data Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5932\">If the issue persists due to a damaged or inaccessible OST file, <strong data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5732\">MailsDaddy OST to PST Converter<\/strong> offers a reliable solution. The software is designed to recover corrupted, orphaned, or inaccessible OST files and convert them into healthy PST files without requiring an Exchange Server connection. Using a professional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/ost-recovery\/\">OST recovery tool<\/a><\/strong> helps ensure that valuable mailbox data remains accessible even when Outlook cannot repair the original data file.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"fsb6xx\" data-start=\"6854\" data-end=\"6866\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6868\" data-end=\"7290\"><strong data-start=\"6868\" data-end=\"6901\">Outlook Error Code 0x8004210A<\/strong> usually occurs when Outlook times out while waiting for a response from the POP server. The problem can result from incorrect account settings, network issues, Outlook profile corruption, firewall restrictions, or damaged data files. In most cases, verifying server settings, increasing the server timeout, creating a new Outlook profile, or repairing Microsoft Office resolves the issue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7292\" data-end=\"7648\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">However, if the error is caused by a corrupted or inaccessible Outlook data file, a professional solution like <strong data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7438\">MailsDaddy OST to PST Converter<\/strong> can help recover mailbox data and restore access to emails without risking data loss. Following the methods outlined in this guide will help you troubleshoot the error and restore normal Outlook functionality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailsdaddy.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-ost-file-internal-error-code-0000000e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resolve OST File Internal Error 0000000E<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Outlook is a reliable email client used by millions of individuals and organizations for managing emails, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Despite its robust features, Outlook users may occasionally encounter send\/receive errors that interrupt email communication. One such issue is Outlook Error Code 0x8004210A, which usually appears when Outlook cannot establish a timely connection with 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