How to Schedule Emails in Microsoft Outlook

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Daviddavidsonz

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OS Version(s)
  1. Windows
Outlook version
Outlook 365 64 bit
Email Account
Outlook.com (as MS Exchange)
Operating system::    Windows, Android
Outlook version:     new
Email type or host:    Microsoft 365

On Outlook Desktop App (Windows)​

Steps:​

  1. Open Outlook
  2. Click New Email
  3. Write your message
  4. Go to the Options tab
  5. Click Delay Delivery
  6. Under Delivery options, check:
    • ✅ Do not deliver before
  7. Choose your desired date and time
  8. Click Close
  9. Press Send
The email will stay in your Outbox until the scheduled time.

On Outlook Web Version​

Steps:​

  1. Open Outlook Web
  2. Click New Mail
  3. Compose your email
  4. Click the small arrow next to Send
  5. Select Schedule send
  6. Choose a suggested time or click Custom time
  7. Click Send

On Outlook Mobile App​

Currently, scheduling options may vary by device/version.
If available:
  1. Compose email
  2. Tap the 3 dots menu
  3. Look for Schedule send or Send later

Important Notes​

  • On the desktop app, Outlook usually needs to remain open for scheduled sending.
  • If using Exchange/Microsoft 365 accounts, server-side scheduling may still work even when Outlook is closed.
  • Scheduled emails can be edited from the Outbox before they’re sent.
 
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