Apple mail duplicate emails

The frustration of duplicate emails in Apple Mail!

There are a few ways to deal with duplicate emails in Apple Mail:

Method 1: Use the "Mark as Duplicate" feature

  1. Select the duplicate email(s) in the Mail app.
  2. Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected emails and choose "Mark as Duplicate" from the context menu.
  3. Apple Mail will move the marked emails to a new folder called "Duplicates" in your mailbox.

Method 2: Use the "Find" feature

  1. Open the Mail app and go to the mailbox containing the duplicate emails.
  2. Click on "Find" in the top menu bar or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + F.
  3. In the "Find" window, select "Duplicate emails" from the "Find" dropdown menu.
  4. Click "Find" to search for duplicate emails.
  5. Apple Mail will display a list of duplicate emails. You can then select and delete or move them as needed.

Method 3: Use a third-party plugin or app

There are several third-party plugins and apps available that can help you find and manage duplicate emails in Apple Mail. Some popular options include:

These plugins and apps can help you identify and remove duplicate emails from your mailbox.

Method 4: Check your email account settings

If you're experiencing duplicate emails due to a syncing issue or a problem with your email account settings, you may need to check your account settings and adjust them accordingly. For example, you may need to disable the "Sync" feature or adjust the "Fetch" settings to prevent duplicate emails from being downloaded.

I hope these methods help you deal with the pesky duplicate emails in Apple Mail!