Apple mail stuck moving messages gmail

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

Check Apple Mail settings

  1. Ensure that your Gmail account is set up correctly in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and verify that the settings are correct.
  2. Check that the "Use SSL" option is enabled for your Gmail account. This is usually the case, but it's worth double-checking.

Check Gmail settings

  1. Log in to your Gmail account and check the "Less secure app access" setting. If it's disabled, enable it to allow Apple Mail to access your account. You can find this setting by going to your Google Account settings > Security > Less secure app access.
  2. Check that your Gmail account is not set to "2-Step Verification" only. If it is, you'll need to generate an App Password and use that in Apple Mail instead of your regular password.

Try restarting Apple Mail

  1. Close Apple Mail and reopen it.
  2. Try moving the messages again.

Check for conflicts with other email accounts

  1. If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try removing them and then re-adding your Gmail account.
  2. Check that there are no conflicts with other email accounts or apps that might be interfering with your Gmail account.

Reset Apple Mail

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click the "Reset" button.
  2. Follow the prompts to reset your account settings.

Check for updates

  1. Ensure that Apple Mail is up to date. Go to the App Store and check for updates.
  2. Check that your operating system is up to date as well.

Try using IMAP instead of POP

  1. If you're using POP to connect to your Gmail account, try switching to IMAP. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and change the "Account type" to IMAP.
  2. Restart Apple Mail and try moving the messages again.

Contact Apple Support or Gmail Support

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Apple Support or Gmail Support for further assistance. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the problem or provide additional guidance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue and get your messages moving again!