Can only send mail to myself in mail app
That's frustrating!
There could be a few reasons why you're only able to send mail to yourself in the Mail app. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:
- Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account is set up correctly in the Mail app. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Accounts, and select your email account. Make sure the account is enabled and that the "Send Mail" and "Receive Mail" options are turned on.
- Verify your email account's sending and receiving settings: Check your email account's settings on the provider's website or mobile app to ensure that the sending and receiving settings are correct. You can also try resetting your email account's password to see if that resolves the issue.
- Check for any email filters or rules: If you have any email filters or rules set up in your email account, they might be blocking emails from being sent to external recipients. Try disabling any filters or rules that might be causing the issue.
- Check for any app-specific settings: Go to Settings > Mail, and check if there are any app-specific settings that might be causing the issue. For example, you can try disabling the "Smart Mail" feature, which can sometimes cause issues with sending emails.
- Try sending an email from a different device or app: If you have access to another device or email app, try sending an email from there to see if the issue is specific to the Mail app or your email account.
- Reset the Mail app: Try resetting the Mail app by going to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage > Mail, and then selecting "Reset" next to the Mail app. This will reset the app's settings to their default values.
- Check for any software updates: Make sure your device and Mail app are up to date. Sometimes, updates can resolve issues like this.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try reaching out to your email provider's support team or Apple Support for further assistance.