How to stop apple mail from opening

There are a few ways to stop Apple Mail from opening automatically when you connect to the internet or receive new emails:

Method 1: Disable "Open Mail" in System Preferences

  1. Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
  2. Select your email account from the list.
  3. Click on the "Account" tab.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Open Mail" under "Advanced".
  5. Click "Done" to save the changes.

Method 2: Disable "Open Mail" in Mail Preferences

  1. Open Mail.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences.
  3. Click on the "General" tab.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Open Mail at login".
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3: Use a third-party email client

If you prefer to use a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can set it as your default email client. This will prevent Apple Mail from opening automatically.

Method 4: Use a script to disable Apple Mail

You can use a script to disable Apple Mail from opening automatically. Here's an example script you can use:

  1. Open the Terminal app.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: defaults write com.apple.mail disable-open-at-login -bool true
  3. Restart your Mac or log out and log back in to apply the changes.

Method 5: Use a third-party app to disable Apple Mail

There are several third-party apps available that can help you disable Apple Mail from opening automatically. Some popular options include:

These apps can help you manage your emails and prevent Apple Mail from opening automatically.

I hope these methods help you stop Apple Mail from opening automatically!