How do i not store mail on mac air

The eternal struggle of managing email storage on a Mac!

There are a few ways to prevent your Mac Air from storing too much mail:

  1. Set up a mail client with a small storage limit: You can set up a mail client like Apple Mail or Microsoft Outlook to store only a certain number of messages on your Mac. This way, older emails will be automatically deleted or archived.
  2. Use a cloud-based email service: Consider switching to a cloud-based email service like Gmail, Outlook.com, or Yahoo Mail. These services often have more storage space and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
  3. Use a third-party email client with a built-in trash can: Some email clients, like Airmail or Spark, have a built-in trash can that allows you to set a limit on the number of messages stored on your Mac.
  4. Regularly clean out your inbox: Take some time to go through your inbox and delete or archive messages you no longer need. You can also use the "Select All" feature to quickly delete or archive multiple messages at once.
  5. Use the "Smart Mailbox" feature in Apple Mail: Apple Mail has a feature called "Smart Mailboxes" that allows you to create custom mailboxes based on specific criteria, such as date, sender, or subject. You can use this feature to create a mailbox that automatically deletes or archives messages older than a certain date.
  6. Use a script to automatically delete old emails: You can use a script like Automator or AppleScript to automatically delete or archive old emails based on a set of criteria. For example, you can set a script to delete all emails older than 6 months.
  7. Consider upgrading your storage: If you're running low on storage space on your Mac Air, you may want to consider upgrading to a larger hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD).

Here are some specific steps to help you prevent storing too much mail on your Mac Air:

Apple Mail:

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Email Account]
  2. Click on the "Mailbox Behaviors" tab
  3. Select "Delete messages older than [X] days" or "Archive messages older than [X] days"
  4. Choose the number of days you want to keep your emails

Microsoft Outlook:

  1. Go to Outlook > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Email Account]
  2. Click on the "More Settings" button
  3. Select the "Mail" tab
  4. Click on the "Delete messages older than [X] days" or "Archive messages older than [X] days" option
  5. Choose the number of days you want to keep your emails

Remember to always back up your important emails before deleting or archiving them!