How do i reset apple mail preferences

Resetting Apple Mail preferences can help resolve issues with your email account, such as login problems, syncing issues, or incorrect settings. Here's how to reset Apple Mail preferences on your Mac or iOS device:

Mac:

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to reset from the list on the left.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to the account.
  6. Click on the "Reset" button at the bottom of the window.
  7. Confirm that you want to reset the account by clicking "Reset" again.

Alternatively, you can also reset Apple Mail preferences by deleting the com.apple.mail.plist file. To do this:

  1. Go to your Mac's Library folder (usually located at ~/Library or ~/Library/Application Support).
  2. Find the "Mail" folder and delete the "com.apple.mail.plist" file.
  3. Restart Apple Mail to apply the changes.

iOS:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
  2. Scroll down and tap on "Mail".
  3. Tap on "Accounts" (or "Mail Accounts" on older iOS versions).
  4. Tap on the email account you want to reset.
  5. Tap on "Reset" (or "Delete Account" on older iOS versions).
  6. Confirm that you want to reset the account by tapping "Reset" again.

Note: Resetting Apple Mail preferences will remove all custom settings, including account settings, filters, and rules. You'll need to reconfigure these settings after resetting.

If you're still experiencing issues after resetting Apple Mail preferences, you may want to try resetting your email account password or contacting your email provider's support team for further assistance.