How to reset mail application on mac

Resetting the Mail application on a Mac can help resolve issues such as:

• Corrupted email accounts or settings
• Unable to send or receive emails
• Error messages or crashes
• Incorrect email account settings

Here are the steps to reset the Mail application on a Mac:

Method 1: Reset Mail Preferences

1. Go to the Apple menu and select "System Preferences."
2. Click on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars."
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Select the email account you want to reset and click the "-" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Confirm that you want to remove the account.
6. Close the System Preferences window.

Method 2: Reset Mail Database

1. Go to the Finder and navigate to the following folder: ~/Library/Mail
2. Move the "Envelope Index" and "Mailbox Index" files to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash.

Method 3: Reinstall Mail

1. Go to the Apple menu and select "System Preferences."
2. Click on "Applications."
3. Select "Mail" and click the "Uninstall" button.
4. Confirm that you want to uninstall Mail.
5. Go to the App Store and reinstall Mail.

Method 4: Reset System Management Controller (SMC)

1. Shut down your Mac.
2. Locate the following keys: Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + Shift (⇧) + Power button.
3. Press and hold these keys while powering on your Mac.
4. Release the keys when you hear the boot chime for the second time.
5. Try opening Mail again.

Additional Tips:

• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to reset its settings separately.
• If you're experiencing issues with multiple email accounts, try resetting each account individually.
• If none of the above methods work, you may need to reinstall macOS or seek assistance from Apple Support.

Remember to back up your email data before resetting the Mail application, as this process will delete all email data and settings.