Apple mail slow 2020
The frustration of a slow Apple Mail app! Here are some potential solutions to help you troubleshoot and speed up your Apple Mail app in 2020:
- Close and reopen Apple Mail: Sometimes, simply closing and reopening Apple Mail can resolve the issue. Try quitting the app and relaunching it to see if it improves performance.
- Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Apple Mail app are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update to check for any available updates.
- Disable animations: Animations can slow down Apple Mail. To disable them, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Display, and uncheck the box next to "Reduce motion."
- Clear cache and data: Clearing the cache and data of Apple Mail can help improve performance. To do this:
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Select an account > Advanced > Remove selected account.
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Select an account > Server Settings > Remove selected account.
- Restart Apple Mail.
- Check for duplicate accounts: If you have multiple accounts set up in Apple Mail, it can slow down the app. Try removing any duplicate accounts or merging them into a single account.
- Disable plugins: Plugins can sometimes cause issues with Apple Mail. Try disabling any plugins you have installed, such as Grammarly or Boomerang, to see if it improves performance.
- Check for conflicts with other apps: Other apps running in the background can slow down Apple Mail. Try closing any resource-intensive apps or background processes to see if it improves performance.
- Reset Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Apple Mail. To do this:
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Select an account > Advanced > Remove selected account.
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Select an account > Server Settings > Remove selected account.
- Restart Apple Mail.
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Add Account... > Select your account type (e.g., IMAP, POP) > Enter your account information > Click "Create."
- Reinstall Apple Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. To do this:
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Select an account > Advanced > Remove selected account.
- Go to the Apple Mail app > Preferences > Accounts > Select an account > Server Settings > Remove selected account.
- Restart your Mac.
- Go to the App Store > Search for "Apple Mail" > Click "Get" > Click "Install" > Wait for the installation to complete.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional IT expert.