How to delete mail app on mac 2022

To delete the Mail app on a Mac, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Launchpad

  1. Click on the Launchpad icon in the Dock or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Space to open it.
  2. Find the Mail app in the Launchpad and click and hold on it until it starts jiggling.
  3. Click the "X" icon in the top-left corner of the Mail app window to delete it.

Method 2: Using the Applications folder

  1. Open the Applications folder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock and selecting "Applications" from the sidebar or by using the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
  2. Find the Mail app in the Applications folder and drag it to the Trash icon in the Dock.
  3. Alternatively, you can right-click (or control-click) on the Mail app and select "Move to Trash" from the context menu.

Method 3: 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: sudo rm -rf /Applications/Mail.app
  3. Enter your administrator password when prompted to confirm the deletion.

Note: Before deleting the Mail app, make sure you have backed up your email data and settings, as deleting the app will also remove your email accounts and settings. You can export your email data using the Mail app's built-in export feature or by using a third-party email client.

After deleting the Mail app, you can reinstall it from the App Store if you need to use it again.