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Webmail is Frequently Logging Me Out (Windows 11)

Last updated February 20, 2025

Fix frequent webmail logouts in Windows 11 by syncing your computer's clock.

If webmail logs you out often, your computer's clock may not be updating properly. In Windows 11, you can fix it by syncing your clock with Microsoft.

Option 1: Sync in Settings

Step 1: Open Settings

Press Windows + i on your keyboard.

Step 2: Open Date & time

In Settings, select Time & language from the left sidebar, then click Date & time on the right.

Step 3: Sync now

Scroll down to Additional settings and click Sync now.

After you click Sync now, you may see a checkmark showing it worked, and the button may turn gray.

Option 2: Sync in the Control Panel

If you have trouble in Settings, you can sync the time from the Control Panel instead.

Step 1: Open the Control Panel

Click the Start button and type Control Panel in the search bar. Select it from the results.

Step 2: Open Clock and Region

In the Control Panel window, click Clock and Region.

Step 3: Open Date and Time

Click Date and Time.

Step 4: Open the Internet Time tab

In the Date and Time window, switch to the Internet Time tab.

Step 5: Change settings

Click Change settings....

Step 6: Update now

In the Internet Time Settings box, click Update now to sync your clock.

When you see "The clock was successfully synchronized...", click OK to close the window.

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