Apple mail quits unexpectedly 2020

The frustration of Apple Mail quitting unexpectedly! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some potential solutions to get Apple Mail working smoothly again:

1. Restart your Mac: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Try restarting your Mac and then relaunch Apple Mail.

2. Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Apple Mail are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update (on macOS High Sierra or earlier) or System Preferences > General > Software Update (on macOS Mojave or later). If an update is available, install it.

3. Disable and re-enable Apple Mail: Try disabling Apple Mail and then re-enabling it. To do this:

• Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.
• Select Apple Mail and click the minus (-) button to remove it from the list.
• Restart your Mac.
• Go back to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items and add Apple Mail back to the list.

4. Reset Apple Mail: Resetting Apple Mail can resolve issues with the app. To do this:

• Go to System Preferences > Apple Mail > Preferences.
• Click on "Accounts" and select the account you're experiencing issues with.
• Click on "Advanced" and then click on "Reset" next to "Reset Account Settings".
• Confirm that you want to reset the account settings.

5. Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, another app might be interfering with Apple Mail. Try closing all other apps and then relaunching Apple Mail.

6. Disable extensions: If you have any extensions installed for Apple Mail, try disabling them. To do this:

• Go to System Preferences > Apple Mail > Preferences.
• Click on "Extensions" and toggle off any extensions you have installed.

7. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. To do this:

• Go to the App Store and search for "Apple Mail".
• Click on the "Install" button to reinstall the app.

8. Check for corrupted files: Corrupted files can cause Apple Mail to quit unexpectedly. Try running the built-in "Disk Utility" tool to check for and repair any corrupted files:

• Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
• Select your startup disk (usually "Macintosh HD") and click on "Verify" or "Repair" to check for and fix any corrupted files.

9. Reset NVRAM and SMC: Resetting NVRAM and SMC can sometimes resolve issues with Apple Mail. To do this:

• Shut down your Mac.
• Locate the following keys: Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + P + R.
• Press and hold these keys while powering on your Mac.
• Release the keys when you hear the boot chime for the second time.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional Mac technician.