Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016 Outlook 2013

Some features of Microsoft Exchange Server accounts depend on the version of Exchange that your account connects to.

How can I tell if I have a Microsoft Exchange Server account?

Click the File tab. Click Account Settings, and then click Account Settings. On the E-mail tab, the list of accounts indicates the type of each account.

Example of an Exchange Account in the Account Settings dialog box

To determine the version of Exchange that your account connects to, do the following:

  1. With Microsoft Outlook running, press and hold CTRL while you right-click the Outlook icon in the notification area.

    Notification area expanded to show the Outlook icon

  2. Click Connection Status.

  3. Move the horizontal slider all the way to the right.

    Note: Under the Version column heading, note the number that appears.

  4. Compare the number with those in the table below.

Microsoft Exchange Server

Version

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

6.5.6944

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP1

6.5.7226

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2

6.5.7638

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 March 2008 update

6.5.7653.33

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 August 2008 update

6.5.7654.4

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

8.0.685.24 or 8.0.685.25

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1

8.1.240.006

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP2

8.2.176.002

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3

8.3.83.006

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

14.0.639.21

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1

14.1.218.15

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2

14.2.247.5

Microsoft Exchange Server 2013

15.0.XXX.XXX

Microsoft Exchange Server 2016

15.01.XXXX.XXX

For additional Exchange Server version numbers, go to Exchange Server Updates: build numbers and release dates.

Need more help?

Want more options?

Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.

Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.