Apple mail not deleting messages from server

The frustration of messages not deleting from the server!

There are a few reasons why Apple Mail might not be deleting messages from the server, even after you've deleted them locally. Here are some possible solutions to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your account settings: Ensure that your account settings are configured to delete messages from the server. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Delete Messages From Server. Make sure the "Delete from server" option is enabled.
  2. Check your IMAP settings: If you're using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), ensure that your account settings are configured to delete messages from the server. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > IMAP. Make sure the "Expunge deleted messages" option is enabled.
  3. Check for server-side issues: Sometimes, server-side issues can prevent messages from being deleted. Try checking your email provider's server status or contacting their support team to see if there are any known issues.
  4. Try deleting messages from the server manually: You can try deleting messages from the server manually using the "Edit" menu in Apple Mail. Select the messages you want to delete, then go to Edit > Delete > Delete from Server.
  5. Check for conflicts with other email clients: If you're using multiple email clients or apps to access your email account, it's possible that one of them is preventing messages from being deleted from the server. Try closing all other email clients or apps and see if the issue persists.
  6. Reset your Mail app: Sometimes, resetting the Mail app can resolve issues like this. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Reset. Then, restart your Mac and try deleting messages again.
  7. Check for corrupted email data: Corrupted email data can cause issues with message deletion. Try rebuilding your email database by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Rebuild Mailbox.
  8. Contact your email provider's support: If none of the above solutions work, it's possible that the issue is specific to your email provider or account. Contact their support team for further assistance.

I hope one of these solutions helps you resolve the issue and get your messages deleted from the server!