Apple mail not showing sent messages

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem of Apple Mail not showing sent messages:

  1. Check the Sent folder: Make sure that the Sent folder is enabled and visible in Apple Mail. To do this:
    • Open Apple Mail and go to the "Mail" menu.
    • Select "Preferences" and then click on the "Accounts" tab.
    • Select your email account and click on the "Sent" tab.
    • Ensure that the "Show Sent folder" checkbox is enabled.
  2. Check the email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. To do this:
    • Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" and then click on the "Accounts" tab.
    • Select your email account and click on the "Advanced" tab.
    • Check that the "Sent messages" folder is set to the correct location (e.g., "Sent" or "Outbox").
  3. Check for duplicate accounts: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, it's possible that the sent messages are being stored in a different account. To check for duplicate accounts:
    • Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" and then click on the "Accounts" tab.
    • Look for duplicate accounts with the same email address.
    • If you find a duplicate account, try merging the accounts or deleting the duplicate account.
  4. Check for corrupted email data: Corrupted email data can cause issues with sent messages not being displayed. To check for corrupted email data:
    • Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" and then click on the "Accounts" tab.
    • Select your email account and click on the "Advanced" tab.
    • Click on the "Rebuild" button to rebuild your email database.
  5. Check for third-party add-ons: If you're using third-party add-ons or plugins with Apple Mail, they might be causing the issue. Try disabling them and see if the problem persists.
  6. Reset Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Apple Mail to its default settings. To do this:
    • Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" and then click on the "Reset" button.
    • Confirm that you want to reset Apple Mail.
  7. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps work, it's possible that the issue is with your email provider. Contact your email provider's support team to see if they can help resolve the issue.

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