Apple mail app crashing on mac

Frustrating! The Apple Mail app crashing on your Mac can be caused by various reasons. Let's troubleshoot together to resolve the issue. Here are some steps to help you fix the problem:

  1. Restart your Mac: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Try restarting your Mac and then open the Mail app again.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Mail app are up-to-date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update and check for any available updates. Also, check the Mail app's update history in the App Store.
  3. Clear Mail's cache and data: Clearing the Mail app's cache and data can help resolve issues. To do this:
    • Go to the Mail app's preferences (Mail > Preferences).
    • Click on "Accounts" and select the account that's causing the issue.
    • Click on "Advanced" and then "Remove" the account.
    • Go back to the Mail app's preferences and click on "Accounts" again.
    • Add the account back by clicking on "Add Account" and following the prompts.
  4. Disable and re-enable the account: Try disabling and re-enabling the account that's causing the issue:
    • Go to the Mail app's preferences (Mail > Preferences).
    • Click on "Accounts" and select the account that's causing the issue.
    • Click on "Advanced" and toggle off the "Enable this account" switch.
    • Wait for a few seconds and then toggle the switch back on.
  5. Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, other apps can interfere with the Mail app. Try closing other resource-intensive apps and see if the issue persists.
  6. Reset the NDA (Network Data Access) settings: Resetting the NDA settings can help resolve connectivity issues:
    • Go to the Mail app's preferences (Mail > Preferences).
    • Click on "Accounts" and select the account that's causing the issue.
    • Click on "Advanced" and then "Reset NDA Settings".
  7. Reinstall the Mail app: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling the Mail app:
    • Go to the App Store and click on "Purchased" in the top menu bar.
    • Find the Mail app in your purchase history and click on the "Install" button.
    • Wait for the app to reinstall.
  8. Recreate the Mail database: If all else fails, you can try recreating the Mail database:
    • Go to the Terminal app (located in Applications/Utilities).
    • Type the following command and press Enter: mv ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData.bak
    • Restart your Mac and then open the Mail app again.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional Mac technician.