Apple mail don't download all messages

The frustration of not all messages downloading in Apple Mail!

There are a few possible reasons why Apple Mail might not be downloading all your messages. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your account settings: Ensure that your account settings are correct and up-to-date. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your account, and click on "Edit SMTP Server List" to verify the server settings.
  2. Check your mailbox size: If your mailbox is full or almost full, Apple Mail might not download new messages. Try deleting some old messages or increasing your mailbox size.
  3. Check for server issues: Sometimes, server issues can prevent messages from downloading. Try checking the server status or contacting your email provider's support team to see if there are any known issues.
  4. Check your email provider's settings: Some email providers, like Gmail, have specific settings that need to be enabled for Apple Mail to download all messages. Check your email provider's settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and that you're using the correct port (usually 993 for SSL or 143 for non-SSL).
  5. Try restarting Apple Mail: Sometimes, simply restarting Apple Mail can resolve the issue. Quit Apple Mail, then relaunch it and try downloading your messages again.
  6. Check for conflicts with other email clients: If you're using multiple email clients, it's possible that one of them is interfering with Apple Mail's ability to download messages. Try closing other email clients and see if Apple Mail works properly.
  7. Check for corrupted mailbox files: Corrupted mailbox files can prevent Apple Mail from downloading messages. Try deleting the mailbox files and re-downloading your messages.
  8. Check for software updates: Ensure that you're running the latest version of Apple Mail and macOS. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can resolve issues like this.
  9. Try using a different email client: If none of the above steps work, you might want to try using a different email client, like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the issue persists.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try searching online for specific solutions related to your email provider or mailbox type.