How to remove mac mail storage

The pesky Mail storage issue on Mac!

Removing Mail storage on a Mac can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. Before we begin, please note that this will delete all your emails, contacts, and other data stored in Mail. Make sure you have backed up your important data elsewhere.

Method 1: Delete Mail Storage 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 remove storage for.
5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
6. Click on the "Remove" button next to "Storage" (or "Mailbox" in older versions of Mail).
7. Confirm that you want to remove the storage by clicking "Remove" in the pop-up window.

Method 2: Delete Mail Storage using the Terminal

1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac (you can find it in Applications/Utilities or use Spotlight to search for it).
2. Type the following command and press Enter: rm -rf ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData
3. This will delete the Mail storage data. Be careful, as this will permanently delete all your emails, contacts, and other data stored in Mail.

Method 3: Delete Mail Storage using the Finder

1. Open the Finder on your Mac.
2. Navigate to the following folder: ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData
3. Delete the entire "MailData" folder and its contents.

Additional steps

After removing Mail storage, you may need to:

1. Re-import your email accounts: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and re-add your email accounts.
2. Re-sync your contacts: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced, and re-sync your contacts.
3. Re-index your email database: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Advanced, and click on "Rebuild" next to "Index".

Remember to be cautious when deleting Mail storage, as this will permanently remove all your data. Make sure you have backed up your important data elsewhere before proceeding.