Apple mail keeps quitting

Frustrating! Apple Mail quitting can be caused by a variety of reasons. Let's troubleshoot together to resolve the issue. Here are some steps to help you fix Apple Mail quitting:

  1. Restart your Mac: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Try restarting your Mac and then open Apple Mail again.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Apple Mail are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update (on macOS High Sierra or earlier) or System Preferences > General > Software Update (on macOS Mojave or later). If an update is available, install it.
  3. Reset Apple Mail: Resetting Apple Mail can resolve issues with the app. To do this:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    • Click on "Accounts" and select the account that's causing the issue.
    • Click on "Edit" and then "Advanced".
    • Click on "Reset" and then "OK".
  4. Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, another app might be interfering with Apple Mail. Try closing all other apps and then open Apple Mail again.
  5. Disable extensions: Extensions can sometimes cause issues with Apple Mail. Try disabling all extensions and then re-enabling them one by one to identify the problematic extension.
  6. Check for corrupted data: Corrupted data can cause Apple Mail to quit. Try deleting the Apple Mail database:
    • Go to the Terminal app (located in Applications/Utilities).
    • Type sqlite3 ~/Library/Mail/V2/Mail.db and press Enter.
    • Type .dump and press Enter.
    • This will create a backup of your email data. Then, type .quit and press Enter to exit the Terminal.
  7. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail:
    • Go to the App Store and search for "Mail".
    • Click on the "Install" button to reinstall Apple Mail.
  8. Check for issues with your email account: If you're experiencing issues with a specific email account, try checking the account settings or contacting your email provider to see if there are any issues on their end.
  9. Reset NVRAM: Resetting NVRAM can sometimes resolve issues with Apple Mail. To do this:
    • Shut down your Mac.
    • Locate the following keys: Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + P + R.
    • 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 quitting.