Apple mail keeps crashing 2021

Frustrating! Apple Mail crashing can be a real nuisance. Let's try to troubleshoot the issue together. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

Before we begin:

  1. Make sure your Mac is running the latest version of macOS.
  2. Restart your Mac to ensure that any temporary issues are resolved.

Troubleshooting steps:

  1. Close and reopen Apple Mail: Sometimes, simply closing and reopening Apple Mail can resolve the issue.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure that Apple Mail is up to date by going to the App Store > Updates.
  3. Reset Apple Mail: Try resetting Apple Mail by going to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Reset. This will reset your Mail settings to their default values.
  4. Check for conflicts with other apps: If you're using other email clients or apps that interact with your email accounts, try closing them and see if Apple Mail still crashes.
  5. Check your email accounts: Ensure that your email accounts are set up correctly and that you're not experiencing any issues with your email providers.
  6. Disable plugins and extensions: Some plugins and extensions might be causing the issue. Try disabling them and see if Apple Mail still crashes.
  7. Check for corrupted email data: Sometimes, corrupted email data can cause Apple Mail to crash. Try deleting the email data files and see if the issue persists.
    • For macOS High Sierra (10.13) and later: Go to ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData and delete the Envelope Index and Message Database files.
    • For macOS Sierra (10.12) and earlier: Go to ~/Library/Mail and delete the Envelope Index and Message Database files.
  8. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, try reinstalling Apple Mail by going to the App Store > Purchased > Apple Mail > Reinstall.
  9. Reset your System Management Controller (SMC): This might seem unrelated, but resetting the SMC can sometimes resolve issues with Apple Mail. To reset the SMC:
    • Shut down your Mac.
    • Locate the following keys: Shift + Control + Option + Power.
    • Press and hold these keys while powering on your Mac.
    • Release the keys when you hear the boot chime for the second time.
  10. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail crashing. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to provide more details, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the issue.