How delete all mac mail files

A bold move!

Before we proceed, please note that deleting all Mac Mail files will permanently remove all your emails, contacts, and other data from your Mac Mail account. Make sure you have backed up your important data elsewhere, such as iCloud, Google Drive, or an external hard drive.

To delete all Mac Mail files, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or press Cmd +,).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account you want to delete all files for (e.g., your iCloud, Gmail, or Exchange account).
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  6. Click on the "Remove" button next to "Mailbox" to delete all emails, contacts, and other data associated with that account.
  7. Confirm that you want to delete all data by clicking "OK" in the warning dialog.

Method 2: Using the Terminal

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac (you can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder or use Spotlight to search for it).
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:
    rm -rf ~/Library/Mail/V2/*

    This will delete all files in the Mail folder, including emails, contacts, and other data.

Method 3: Using a third-party app

There are several third-party apps available that can help you delete all Mac Mail files, such as CleanMyMac or CCleaner. Please note that using these apps may not be as thorough as the methods above, and you should exercise caution when using them.

After deleting all Mac Mail files, you may want to consider resetting your Mail app settings to their default values. To do this, go to Mail > Preferences > General and click on the "Reset" button.

Remember to always back up your important data regularly to prevent data loss in the future.