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

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account you want to reset from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
  5. Click the "minus sign" (-) button at the bottom of the window to remove the account.
  6. Click "OK" to confirm the removal of the account.
  7. 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).
  8. Follow the prompts to enter your account information and set up the account again.

Method 2: Reset the Mail Account 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 use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account you want to reset from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
  5. Click the "Reset" button next to the account name.
  6. Confirm that you want to reset the account by clicking "Reset" again.
  7. 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

  1. Go to System Preferences on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
  3. Select the account you want to reset from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
  4. Click the "minus sign" (-) button at the bottom of the window to remove the account.
  5. Click "OK" to confirm the removal of the account.
  6. 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).
  7. 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.