Gmail account offline on mac mail

The frustration of an offline Gmail account in Mac Mail!

Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your Mac is connected to the internet. Try opening a web browser to see if you can access the internet.
  2. Restart Mac Mail: Sometimes, simply restarting Mac Mail can resolve the issue. Quit Mac Mail, then relaunch it.
  3. Check your Gmail account settings: Make sure that your Gmail account is set up correctly in Mac Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and ensure that the "Account Type" is set to "IMAP" or "POP". Also, check that the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" fields are correct.
  4. Verify your Gmail account password: Ensure that your Gmail account password is correct. If you've changed your password recently, try updating it in Mac Mail.
  5. Check for server issues: Gmail servers might be experiencing issues. Try checking the Gmail status page to see if there are any known issues.
  6. Disable and re-enable your Gmail account: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click the minus (-) button to disable it. Then, click the plus (+) button to re-enable it.
  7. Check for conflicts with other email accounts: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Mac Mail, try disabling other accounts to see if the issue persists.
  8. Reset your Gmail account settings in Mac Mail: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click the "Reset" button.
  9. Try using a different email client: If none of the above steps work, try using a different email client, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook, to see if the issue persists.
  10. Contact Google support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Google support for further assistance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with your offline Gmail account in Mac Mail!