Apple mail slow to load messages 2019

The frustration of a slow-loading email client! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue with Apple Mail being slow to load messages in 2019.

Here are some potential solutions to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Apple Mail are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update to check for any available updates.
  2. Clear cache and cookies: Clearing the cache and cookies can help resolve issues with Apple Mail. To do this:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Remove Cookies and Website Data.
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Remove Cache.
  3. Disable plugins: Some plugins might be causing the issue. Try disabling them:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Plugins.
    • Uncheck any plugins you don't need or use.
  4. Check for conflicts with other apps: Other apps might be interfering with Apple Mail. Try closing any resource-intensive apps or background processes:
    • Go to Activity Monitor (in Applications/Utilities) and quit any apps that are using a lot of CPU or memory.
  5. Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up to date:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced.
    • Check that your account settings, such as the server settings and port numbers, are correct.
  6. Try a different email account: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try switching to a different account to see if the issue persists.
  7. Reset Apple Mail: Resetting Apple Mail can sometimes resolve issues:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced > Reset.
    • Follow the prompts to reset Apple Mail.
  8. Check for malware: Malware can cause issues with Apple Mail. Run a virus scan using an anti-malware software like Malwarebytes or ClamXAV.
  9. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail:
    • Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
    • Select your startup disk and click "Erase Free Space" to remove any corrupted files.
    • Reinstall Apple Mail from the App Store.
  10. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail being slow to load messages.