Apple mail loading forever

The frustration of Apple Mail loading forever! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue.

Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

  1. Restart Apple Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Quit Apple Mail, then relaunch it.
  2. Check your internet connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly. Try loading a different website or app to see if the issue is specific to Apple Mail.
  3. Clear Apple Mail cache: Clearing the cache can help resolve issues with loading. To do this:
    • Go to ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData (or ~/Library/Mail/V3/MailData on macOS Catalina or later).
    • Delete the Envelope Index and Message Store files.
    • Restart Apple Mail.
  4. Check for updates: Ensure you're running the latest version of Apple Mail. Go to System Preferences > Software Update to check for updates.
  5. Disable plugins: Some third-party plugins might be causing the issue. Try disabling them:
    • Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > General > Manage Plugins.
    • Uncheck any plugins you don't need or use.
    • Restart Apple Mail.
  6. Check your account settings: Ensure your email account settings are correct:
    • Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Check that your account is set up correctly, including the server settings and password.
  7. Try a different email account: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try switching to a different account to see if the issue persists.
  8. Reset Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Apple Mail:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    • Click on the Accounts tab.
    • Select your email account and click the - button to remove it.
    • Restart Apple Mail and set up your email account again.
  9. Reinstall Apple Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail:
    • Go to System Preferences > Applications.
    • Select Apple Mail and click the Uninstall button.
    • Restart your Mac and reinstall Apple Mail from the App Store.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional IT expert.