Apple mail connection to server failed

The frustrating "Connection to server failed" error in Apple Mail!

Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue. Here are some steps to follow:

Step 1: Check your internet connection

  1. Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly.
  2. Restart your router and modem to rule out any connectivity issues.

Step 2: Check your email account settings

  1. Open Apple Mail and go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  2. Select your email account and click on the "Account Settings" button.
  3. Verify that your email account settings are correct, including:
    • Email address
    • Password
    • Server settings (IMAP or POP)
    • Port numbers (e.g., 993 for IMAP or 995 for POP)
  4. Make sure you're using the correct server settings for your email provider.

Step 3: Check your server settings

  1. If you're using IMAP, try changing the server settings to use SSL/TLS instead of TLS.
  2. If you're using POP, try changing the server settings to use SSL/TLS instead of TLS.
  3. Check your email provider's documentation for the correct server settings.

Step 4: Check for firewall or antivirus software issues

  1. Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the connection to the email server.
  2. Try temporarily disabling your firewall or antivirus software to see if it resolves the issue.

Step 5: Reset Apple Mail

  1. Quit Apple Mail.
  2. Go to the Applications folder and right-click (or control-click) on Apple Mail.
  3. Select "Show Package Contents" and navigate to the "Contents" folder.
  4. Delete the "com.apple.mail.plist" file.
  5. Restart Apple Mail.

Step 6: Re-add your email account

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  2. Click on the "+" button to add a new email account.
  3. Enter your email account settings again, making sure to use the correct server settings.

Step 7: Contact your email provider

  1. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team for assistance.
  2. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional guidance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the "Connection to server failed" error in Apple Mail!