Apple mail slow to load messages 2017

The frustration of a slow-loading email client! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue with Apple Mail on your Mac in 2017.

Here are some potential solutions to help speed up Apple Mail:

  1. Close unnecessary apps: Sometimes, other apps running in the background can consume system resources, slowing down Apple Mail. Close any unnecessary apps or background processes to free up memory.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Apple Mail are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update to check for updates.
  3. Empty the Trash: Regularly emptying the Trash can help reduce the load on Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Edit > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Trash, and click "Empty Trash Now."
  4. Disable animations: Animations can consume system resources, slowing down Apple Mail. Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Display, and uncheck "Reduce motion."
  5. Check for duplicate messages: Duplicate messages can slow down Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Edit > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Duplicates, and click "Find Duplicates."
  6. Rebuild the mailbox database: Sometimes, the mailbox database can become corrupted, causing slow performance. Go to Terminal (in Applications/Utilities) and run the following command: sqlite3 ~/Library/Mail/V2/Mail.db.vacuum
  7. Check for add-ons and plugins: Third-party add-ons and plugins can sometimes cause issues with Apple Mail. Try disabling any recently installed add-ons or plugins to see if they're causing the problem.
  8. Reset Apple Mail: If none of the above steps help, you can try resetting Apple Mail. Go to System Preferences > Mail, and click "Reset" next to "Reset Apple Mail."
  9. Check for disk space: Low disk space can cause Apple Mail to slow down. Check your available disk space by going to About This Mac > Storage > Manage. If your disk space is low, consider deleting unnecessary files or expanding your storage capacity.
  10. Reinstall Apple Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. Go to System Preferences > Mail, and click "Uninstall Apple Mail." Then, reinstall Apple Mail from the App Store.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional IT expert.

I hope these suggestions help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail's slow loading times!