How to delete junk mail on mac without opening

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are a few ways to delete junk mail on a Mac without opening it:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Junk" mailbox in the sidebar.
  3. Select all the junk emails by pressing Command (⌘) + A.
  4. Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected emails and choose "Mark as Junk" or "Delete" to move them to the Trash.

Method 2: Using the Finder

  1. Open the Finder on your Mac.
  2. Navigate to the "Mail" folder in your user directory (usually located at ~/Library/Mail/V2/Mailboxes).
  3. Look for the "Junk" mailbox and open it.
  4. Select all the junk emails by pressing Command (⌘) + A.
  5. Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected emails and choose "Move to Trash" or "Delete" to move them to the Trash.

Method 3: Using the Terminal

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: find ~/Library/Mail/V2/Mailboxes/Junk -type f -exec rm {} \;
  3. This command will delete all the files in the "Junk" mailbox without opening them.

Method 4: Using a third-party app

There are several third-party apps available that can help you delete junk mail on your Mac without opening it. Some popular options include:

Remember to always be cautious when deleting emails, as some legitimate emails may be misclassified as junk. If you're unsure about an email, it's always a good idea to open it and review its contents before deleting it.