Apple mail sending emails not working

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

Check the basics

  1. Internet connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try sending an email using a different device or browser to rule out any internet connectivity issues.
  2. Email account settings: Double-check your email account settings in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and verify that your account settings are correct, including the username, password, and server settings.
  3. Server status: Check the status of your email server. You can do this by visiting the website of your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook) and checking their server status page.

Troubleshoot Apple Mail

  1. Restart Apple Mail: Sometimes, simply restarting Apple Mail can resolve the issue. Quit Apple Mail, then relaunch it.
  2. Clear Apple Mail cache: Clearing the cache can help resolve issues with sending emails. Go to Mail > Preferences > General, and click "Reset" next to "Reset Mailbox Database".
  3. Check for updates: Ensure you're running the latest version of Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, search for "Apple Mail", and update if necessary.
  4. Disable and re-enable email account: Try disabling and re-enabling your email account in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your account, and click the minus (-) button to remove it. Then, add the account again by clicking the "+" button.

Additional troubleshooting steps

  1. Check for malware: Run a virus scan on your Mac to ensure it's free from malware that could be interfering with Apple Mail.
  2. Reset NTP settings: Resetting the Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings can help resolve issues with sending emails. Go to System Preferences > Date & Time, and click the "Reset" button next to "Reset Date & Time".
  3. Check for conflicts with other apps: If you're using other email clients or apps that use the same port as Apple Mail (e.g., 587), try closing those apps or switching to a different port.
  4. Contact your email provider: 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 that could be causing the problem.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about the error message you're seeing, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot further.