How to reset mail account on mac
Resetting a mail account on a Mac involves removing the account from the Mail app and then re-adding it. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Remove and Re-add the Account
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to reset from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click the "minus sign" (-) button at the bottom of the window to remove the account.
- Click "OK" to confirm the removal of the account.
- To re-add the account, go back to the Mail app and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + shift + A).
- Follow the prompts to enter your account information and set up the account again.
Method 2: Reset the Mail Account using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to reset from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click the "Reset" button next to the account name.
- Confirm that you want to reset the account by clicking "Reset" again.
- The account will be removed and you'll be prompted to re-enter your account information to set it up again.
Method 3: Reset the Mail Account using the System Preferences
- Go to System Preferences on your Mac.
- Click on "Internet Accounts".
- Select the account you want to reset from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click the "minus sign" (-) button at the bottom of the window to remove the account.
- Click "OK" to confirm the removal of the account.
- To re-add the account, go back to the Mail app and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + shift + A).
- Follow the prompts to enter your account information and set up the account again.
After resetting your mail account, you may need to re-enter your account information, such as your username and password, to set up the account again.