Apple mail won't forward attachments

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

  1. Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and up-to-date. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your email account, and click on "Edit SMTP Server List". Verify that your SMTP server settings are correct, and try sending a test email with an attachment to see if it works.
  2. Check the attachment size: Apple Mail has a limit on the size of attachments it can forward. If the attachment is too large, it might not be forwarded. Try reducing the size of the attachment or splitting it into smaller files.
  3. Check the file type: Some file types, like.zip or.rar, might not be compatible with Apple Mail's forwarding feature. Try converting the file to a different format, like.pdf or.docx.
  4. Check the email client's settings: Go to Mail > Preferences > General, and ensure that the "Forwarding" option is enabled. You can also try resetting the email client's settings by going to Mail > Preferences > Reset and then restarting the app.
  5. Check for any third-party plugins or add-ons: If you have any third-party plugins or add-ons installed, they might be interfering with the forwarding feature. Try disabling them or removing them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
  6. Try forwarding a different email: If you're unable to forward a specific email with an attachment, try forwarding a different email with a different attachment to see if it works.
  7. Check for any email filters or rules: If you have any email filters or rules set up, they might be blocking the forwarding of attachments. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
  8. Reset Apple Mail's preferences: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Apple Mail's preferences by going to Mail > Preferences > Reset and then restarting the app.
  9. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps work, it's possible that the issue is with your email provider. Contact your email provider's support team to see if they can help you resolve the issue.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Apple Mail not forwarding attachments. If you're still having trouble, feel free to provide more details, and I'll do my best to assist you further!