Apple mail not sending emails

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue with Apple Mail not sending emails. Let's go through some steps to resolve the problem:

Step 1: Check your internet connection

  1. Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly.
  2. Restart your router and modem to rule out any connectivity issues.

Step 2: Check your email account settings

  1. Open Apple Mail and go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  2. Select your email account and click on the "Account" tab.
  3. Verify that your email account settings are correct, including:
    • Email address
    • Password
    • Server settings (IMAP or POP)
    • Port numbers (SMTP, IMAP, and POP)
  4. Make sure you're using the correct server settings for your email provider.

Step 3: Check your email account status

  1. Log in to your email provider's website or mobile app to check the status of your account.
  2. Ensure that your account is active and not suspended or blocked.

Step 4: Check for email sending restrictions

  1. Check your email provider's sending limits and restrictions.
  2. If you're sending large attachments or a high volume of emails, you may be hitting a sending limit.

Step 5: Check for Apple Mail issues

  1. Restart Apple Mail to see if it resolves the issue.
  2. Try sending a test email to yourself or a friend to see if the issue is specific to a particular recipient or email content.

Step 6: Check for conflicts with other apps

  1. Close any other apps that may be interfering with Apple Mail's ability to send emails.
  2. Try sending an email while only Apple Mail is open.

Step 7: Reset Apple Mail

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Email Account] > Advanced.
  2. Click on the "Reset" button next to "Send Mail Server".
  3. Enter your email account password and click "Reset" again.

Step 8: Contact your email provider or Apple Support

  1. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team to see if there are any issues on their end.
  2. If you're still having trouble, contact Apple Support for further assistance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail not sending emails. If you're still having trouble, feel free to provide more details, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the problem.