Apple mail sending from wrong account

The frustration of Apple Mail sending emails from the wrong account!

This issue can occur due to various reasons, including:

  1. Multiple accounts set up: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, it's possible that the wrong account is being used as the default sending account.
  2. Account settings: Incorrect account settings, such as the "Default Account" or "Default Send Mail Account" setting, can cause Apple Mail to send emails from the wrong account.
  3. Mail account priority: If you have multiple accounts with the same priority level, Apple Mail may choose the wrong account to send emails from.
  4. Account configuration: Issues with account configuration, such as incorrect server settings or authentication settings, can cause emails to be sent from the wrong account.

To resolve this issue, try the following steps:

  1. Check your account settings: Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and ensure that the correct account is set as the default sending account.
  2. Verify account priority: Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and check the priority level of each account. Make sure that the correct account is set as the default priority account.
  3. Check account configuration: Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and verify that the account settings are correct, including the server settings, authentication settings, and port numbers.
  4. Reset account settings: Try resetting the account settings by going to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts, selecting the problematic account, and clicking the "Reset" button.
  5. Check for duplicate accounts: If you have duplicate accounts set up, try removing the duplicate account and re-configuring the remaining account.
  6. Update Apple Mail: Ensure that you're running the latest version of Apple Mail. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can resolve issues like this.
  7. Reset Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, try resetting Apple Mail by going to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Mail, and clicking the "Reset" button.

If you're still experiencing issues, you may want to try contacting your email provider's support team or seeking assistance from Apple Support.