Apple mail slow 2021

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 2021:

  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 toggle off "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 Menu > System Report > Software > Mail.
    • Look for the "Mail" section and click on "Mail Data."
    • Click on "Clear Cache" and then "Clear Data."
  5. Disable plugins: Plugins can sometimes cause issues with Apple Mail. Try disabling any plugins you have installed:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Plugins.
    • Uncheck any plugins you don't need or use.
  6. Check for conflicts with other apps: Other apps might be interfering with Apple Mail's performance. Try closing any resource-intensive apps or background processes:
    • Go to Activity Monitor (in Applications/Utilities) and look for any apps using excessive CPU or memory.
    • Close any unnecessary apps or background processes.
  7. Reset Apple Mail: Resetting Apple Mail can sometimes resolve issues:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Reset.
    • Click "Reset" to reset Apple Mail's settings.
  8. Check for corrupted email data: Corrupted email data can cause Apple Mail to slow down. Try rebuilding your email database:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Rebuild.
    • Click "Rebuild" to rebuild your email database.
  9. Check for malware: Malware can slow down your Mac and Apple Mail. Run a virus scan using an anti-malware software like Malwarebytes or ClamXAV.
  10. Consider reinstalling Apple Mail: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you might need to reinstall Apple Mail:
    • Go to System Preferences > Mail > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Remove Account.
    • Remove your email account from Apple Mail.
    • Re-add your email account to Apple Mail.

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