Apple mail ssl off

A common issue!

If you're experiencing issues with Apple Mail not connecting to SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) encrypted servers, here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

Method 1: Check your email account settings

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on iOS).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab (or "Accounts & Passwords" on iOS).
  4. Select your email account from the list.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab (or "Advanced" on iOS).
  6. Look for the "Use SSL" or "Use TLS" option and make sure it's enabled.
  7. If it's not enabled, try enabling it and see if it resolves the issue.

Method 2: Check your email server settings

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on iOS).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab (or "Accounts & Passwords" on iOS).
  4. Select your email account from the list.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab (or "Advanced" on iOS).
  6. Check the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" settings.
  7. Make sure the server addresses and ports are correct.
  8. If you're using a custom SSL/TLS setting, try using the default settings provided by your email provider.

Method 3: Disable SSL/TLS verification

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on iOS).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab (or "Accounts & Passwords" on iOS).
  4. Select your email account from the list.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab (or "Advanced" on iOS).
  6. Look for the "SSL/TLS" option and click on the dropdown menu.
  7. Select "Off" or "None" to disable SSL/TLS verification.
  8. Try sending and receiving emails to see if the issue is resolved.

Method 4: Reset Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Reset" (or "Reset" on iOS).
  3. Confirm that you want to reset Apple Mail.
  4. Try sending and receiving emails to see if the issue is resolved.

If none of these methods resolve the issue, you may want to contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.