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Removing a Cached Email Address from an Email

The following instructions can be applied to fix bounce back emails that are a result of previously cached email addresses.

A sample of a cached email address is the following email address:

IMCEAEX-_O=MCMASTER+20UNIVERSITY_OU=xxxx_cn=xxx_cn=xxx@CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM

  • Start a New Mail
  • Start typing the email address in the address bar, once the email address appears, click the X to delete the address from the cache

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Option 1:

  • Type the address in the bar

Option 2:

  • Click on To… to bring up the Global Address Book

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  • Search by Mac ID by selecting More columns
    • Note: Ensure the Address Book is referencing the “Global Address List”
    • Note: if searching via “Name only” try searching both the last name and first name

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  • Select the appropriate address and Click OK to progress with the email

If the email still bounces back, create a ticket and include the bounced email.