Apple mail cannot save settings

Frustrating! Apple Mail not saving settings can be a real nuisance. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check for updates: Ensure that Apple Mail is updated to the latest version. Go to the App Store, click on "Updates," and check if there are any updates available for Apple Mail.
  2. Reset Apple Mail: Try resetting Apple Mail by going to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Reset. This will reset your account settings to their default values.
  3. Check your account settings: Verify that your account settings are correct. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced. Make sure that the settings are correct, especially the username, password, and server settings.
  4. Disable and re-enable your account: Try disabling your account and then re-enabling it. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Disable. Wait for a few seconds and then re-enable the account.
  5. Clear Apple Mail cache: Clearing the cache can sometimes resolve issues with Apple Mail not saving settings. To clear the cache, go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Clear Cache.
  6. Check for conflicts with other apps: If you're using other email clients or apps that use the same email account, try closing them or disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
  7. Reset NVRAM: Resetting NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) can sometimes resolve issues with Apple Mail not saving settings. To reset NVRAM, press the power button, the Command+Option+P+R keys, and hold them for 20 seconds. Release the keys and restart your Mac.
  8. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, click on "Purchased," find Apple Mail, and click the "Install" button.
  9. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Apple Support for further assistance. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional guidance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail not saving settings!