Apple mail no mailbox selected

The frustrating "No Mailbox Selected" error in Apple Mail!

This error typically occurs when you try to access your email account in Apple Mail, but the app can't find a valid mailbox or account to connect to. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your account settings: Ensure that your email account is set up correctly in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and select your email account. Verify that the account name, email address, and password are correct.
  2. Select a mailbox: In the Mail app, click on the "Mailboxes" button in the top-left corner of the window. This will open the Mailboxes sidebar. Select a mailbox from the list, such as "Inbox" or "Sent". If you don't see any mailboxes listed, try creating a new mailbox by clicking on the "+" button at the bottom of the sidebar.
  3. Check your account type: Make sure that your email account is set up as an IMAP or POP account. Apple Mail only supports IMAP and POP accounts. If your account is set up as an Exchange account, you may need to use a different email client.
  4. Verify your email account settings: Check your email account settings on the provider's website to ensure that your account is active and configured correctly. You may need to reset your password or update your account settings.
  5. Try restarting Apple Mail: Sometimes, simply restarting Apple Mail can resolve the issue. Quit the app, then relaunch it and try accessing your email account again.
  6. Check for conflicts with other email clients: If you're using multiple email clients or apps on your Mac, it's possible that there's a conflict causing the issue. Try closing other email clients or apps and see if the problem persists.
  7. Reset Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > General, and click on the "Reset" button. This will reset Apple Mail to its default settings.
  8. Reinstall Apple Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, search for "Apple Mail", and click on the "Install" button. This will reinstall the app and may resolve the issue.

If none of these steps resolve the "No Mailbox Selected" error, you may want to contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.