Your IMAP server closed the connection.

[kbronski]

I am trying to manage my 4 gmail accounts in Outlook, and I keep getting a message saying "Your IMAP server closed the connection," and therefore I cannot check my emails through Outlook! HELP!

 

[Irene]

I think you need to exclude the IMAP account from any group that has an automatic send/receive scheduled (e.g. "All accounts" group).

 

[kbronski]

How do I do that? Sorry, I'm not very handy with Outlook.

 

[Irene]

This MS Office detailed explanation about Send/Receive Groups should help:
Why use Send/Receive groups? - Outlook - Office.com

 

[kbronski]

Thank you very much!

 

[Irene]

Thank you very much!

You are most welcome.