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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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."
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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."
  9. 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.