[FIXED] Entitlement.diagnostics.office.com certificate Error

If you keep getting hit with the Entitlement.diagnostics.office.com certificate error, you're most likely dealing with an invalid security certificate. All you have to do is open Outlook, click on View Certificate when the error pops up, then double-check the name issued on it.

Apart from this, you could be facing the "security certificate is invalid" problem because your outgoing SMTP port is acting up. Change it from the Outlook File tab, then check whether you're still dealing with the outlook error.

The outlook security certificate warning error kept appearing a couple of months ago, but I managed to sort it with the tips and tricks discussed below. Keep reading to find out more.

How Do You Fix Entitlement.diagnostics.office.com Certificate Error?

There are a couple of fixes to try:

Solution 1: Verify the Certificate Name

Always verify your certificate name whenever you see an Outlook security certificate error. This usually gets rid of the problem, plus it's a pretty easy process. Simply:

• Open Outlook and wait for the Outlook security alert certificate error to appear
• Click on the View Certificate option on the right side of the screen
• Tap on the 'Issued to Name' option
• Now check whether the name on the security certificate matches the name on the mail server
• Change the name on the certificate if the names don't match up
• Restart Outlook

Solution 2: Change the SMTP Port

Next up, try changing the outgoing SMTP port. This is a fix that I've had luck with, and I know quite a few users who have been able to fix their Outlook client this way.

Here's what you do:

• Launch Outlook
• Click on the File tab
• Tap on the Info tab and go to the Account Settings window
• While in the Account Settings window, select your Email account and press the Change button (will be under the Email tab)
• Click on the More Settings button
• Select Advanced Tab
• Change the Outgoing SMTP port
• Press Ok to save the changes

Restart Outlook after you're done, and check whether the Outlook security certificate error still pops up.

Solution 3: Use the Domain Name/ Correct Mail Server

If Outlook isn't connected to the right domain name, you'll have trouble collecting diagnostic data. This will ultimately cause the Entitlement.Diagnostics Certificate error to appear.

To change your domain name:

• Sign into your Microsoft Outlook account
• Go to Setup from your account settings
• Click on the Domains page
• Select Add Domain
• Follow the steps to confirm that you own a domain name
• Head to the Users section
• Click on Active Users
• Select an email to change to the domain that you just added

Solution 4: Check Date and Time

Sometimes, incorrect date and time settings can cause the Outlook certificate error. If this is what you're dealing with, the Outlook client will have trouble connecting you to their servers.

You may have meddled with your computer's date and time settings and forgotten to change them back. Fixing this service connection point issue is easy:

• Right click on the bottom right corner of the screen
• Select Adjust Date/Time
• Wait for a window to open up
• Select Date & Time
• Check your phone and enter the correct time
• Press Change

Solution 5: Change DNS Records

Faulty DNS records can cause the autodiscover certificate error to appear. Here's the deal - the process to fix this differs depending on the registered domain that you're using.

I use a Name Cheap registered domain, and it's pretty popular. Here's the process to follow if you use it:

• Visit the Name Cheap website
• Sign into your account
• Select Domain List
• Click on the Manage button in front of your domain name
• Go to the Advanced DNS tab
• Click on the Add New Record button
• Make the following changes to the Host Records and Mail Settings sections

• Select the Custom MX option
• Create the record for @ host pointing to [yourdomain-tld].mail.protection.outlook.com with 0 Priority
• Save the Changes

Solution 6: Use a Repair Tool

If you're still having trouble, go ahead and use a repair tool.

Repair tools are third-party, and knowing what to choose can be confusing. You might also need to pay to use some. This is one of my personal favorites:repair tool

• Download https://www.restoro.com/
• Wait for it to install and run the file
• Click on the Start scan button
• Tap the Repair All button afterward to confirm

Hopefully you won't have any issues now. In case the error message still pops up, I have one last fix for you.

Solution 7: Contact Microsoft Support Page

Lastly, try contacting the Microsoft team. The issue might be due to a complex bug or glitch that only they can fix.

There are a couple of ways to can get in touch with them. You can either reach out by visiting the Microsoft support page or through their hotline.

Just remember that it might take a couple of days for them to get back to you.

What Do You Do If the Above Fixes Didn't Work?

If the above fixes didn't work, I have a workaround that you might like. I'm talking about using a different mail client.

There are quite a few on the market, so you might be confused about what to choose. Well, I recommend Mailbird. It's a personal favorite and has never disappointed me. Also, it isn't that expensive.

If you are going to use Mailbird, know that the Mailbird server automatically detects your outgoing server and also supports IMAP, POP, and SMTP.

To set it up:

• Download the Mailbird client
• Run the file after it installs
• Open it up afterward
• Click on the Add Email Account dialog box
• Enter your name, email account name and password
• Click Continue to confirm
• Wait for the Network Settings box to appear
• Tap Continue
• Wait for the system to detect all the settings configured to your email
• Now customize your Mailbird experience, like assigning profile photos to your contacts
• Add your favorite integrations to the account - select the apps that you want to add, like Whatsapp and Google Calendar and then click Continue

FAQ

Answered below are some popular questions.

What is Entitlement.diagnostics.office.com Certificate Error?

It's a special error message that pops up when there are issues with the entitlement of your Microsoft Office 365 app. This usually happens while Microsoft collects diagnostic data. However, you can fix Entitlement diagnostics pretty easily.

How Do I Check My Office 365 Certificate?

This is pretty easy to do:

• Open the File tab
• Click on Options
• Click the Trust Center button on the left panel on the screen
• Click the Email Security option
• Tap on the Encrypted E Mail tab, and then select Settings
• Select Choose (from the Certificates and Algorithms tab)
• Go through the certificates on the screen
• Click View Certificate

How Do I Verify That The Server is Configured to Use TLS?

• Open the Windows button on the lower left hand corner of your PC
• Click on the Internet Options button
• Select Internet Options from the list that pops up
• Click on the Advanced tab
• Scroll down all the way to the bottom
• Confirm that TLS 1.2 is checked

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Final Thoughts

The outlook certificate error is annoying, but it is quite easy to fix. You may face it because you haven't verified your SSL certificate name. It may not be the domain name that you registered with. This will only take a couple of seconds and should get rid of the certificate warning message once and for all.

At the same time, your hosting provider name might be wrong. Check the domain name certificate.

The error can also pop up when your computer's date and time settings are incorrect. The office data collection would act up if this is the case, and you'll see the security warning.

If your computer's date and time settings are wrong, you'll not only face the security pop up, but other problems with Microsoft Outlook, and a range of other PC issues as well.

Of course, if the outgoing SMTP port launch is wrong, this can cause certificate errors too. Your Internet Service Provider might be responsible and have blocked it.

Not only did I look at ways to get rid of the outlook security certificate error, but some additional tips and tricks that you might like. For instance, what to do if the certificate error won't go away.