There are more items in this folder on the server, Outlook 365 sync error

Can't find all your emails in Outlook 365? It's probably a sync error or miss configuration. Getting a notice saying 'There are more items in this folder on the server'? You need to change your Account Name and Sync settings, we will show you how.
Outlook 365 sync error repaired

Here's how to display all your emails in Outlook 365 and fix sync issues in 7 clicks:

There are more items in this folder on the server

It’s very easy to resolve your sync issue with Outlook 365 when searching for emails. All you have to do is change your Account Name and Sync settings to show All emails, not just the last few months or a year.

  1. Open Outlook 365
  2. Click File
  3. Select Account Settings
  4. Select Account Name and Sync Settings
  5. In the Exchange Account Settings popup, drag the horizontal bar all the way to the right until it says All
  6. Press Next to save changes
  7. Press Done to close the window
Outlook 365 Account Name and Sync Settings
Exchange Account Settings Download all emails from the past
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