Apple mail not sync with gmail sent catalina

A frustrating issue!

Apple Mail not syncing with Gmail sent items on Catalina can be caused by several factors. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your Gmail settings:
    • Ensure that your Gmail account is set up correctly in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and verify that the account is set up correctly.
    • Check that the "Sent" folder is enabled for IMAP access. You can do this by going to your Gmail account settings, clicking on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab, and ensuring that "Enable IMAP" is selected.
  2. Verify IMAP settings:
    • Make sure that IMAP is enabled for your Gmail account. You can do this by going to your Gmail account settings, clicking on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab, and ensuring that "Enable IMAP" is selected.
    • Check that the IMAP server settings are correct in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and verify that the IMAP server settings are correct (e.g., imap.gmail.com for the incoming server and smtp.gmail.com for the outgoing server).
  3. Check for conflicts with other email accounts:
    • If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try removing other accounts and see if the issue persists. This can help you identify if the issue is specific to your Gmail account or if it's a general issue with Apple Mail.
  4. Reset Apple Mail:
    • Try resetting Apple Mail by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, selecting your Gmail account, and clicking the "Reset" button. This will reset the account settings to their default values.
  5. Check for updates:
    • Ensure that your Mac is running the latest version of macOS Catalina. You can check for updates by going to System Preferences > Software Update.
  6. Try a different email client:
    • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, try using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the issue persists. This can help you determine if the issue is specific to Apple Mail or if it's a problem with your Gmail account.
  7. Contact Google Support:
    • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Google Support to see if there are any issues with your Gmail account that could be causing the problem.

I hope these troubleshooting steps help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail not syncing with Gmail sent items on Catalina.