Apple mail checking for mail stuck

The frustration of Apple Mail getting stuck checking for mail!

Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Restart Apple Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Quit Apple Mail, then relaunch it.
  2. Check your internet connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly. Try checking your email using a different device or browser to rule out any internet connectivity issues.
  3. Check your email account settings: Verify that your email account settings are correct in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and ensure that your email account is set up correctly.
  4. Disable and re-enable your email account: Try disabling your email account in Apple Mail, then re-enable it. This can sometimes resolve connectivity issues.
  5. Clear Apple Mail's cache: Clearing the cache can help resolve issues with Apple Mail. To do this, go to Mail > Preferences > General, and click on "Reset" next to "Reset Mailbox Database".
  6. Check for updates: Ensure that Apple Mail is up to date. Go to the App Store, and check for updates.
  7. Try a different email account: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try switching to a different account to see if the issue persists.
  8. Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, other apps can interfere with Apple Mail's functionality. Try closing other resource-intensive apps to see if it resolves the issue.
  9. Reset NTP (Network Time Protocol): Resetting NTP can help resolve issues with Apple Mail. To do this, go to System Preferences > Date & Time, and click on "Reset" next to "Reset Date & Time".
  10. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, and reinstall Apple Mail.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider reaching out to Apple Support or your email provider's support team for further assistance.