How to stop downloading mail on mac
There are a few ways to stop downloading emails on a Mac:
Method 1: Disable Automatic Mail Download
- Open Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" menu and select "Preferences".
- Click on "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to stop downloading emails for.
- Uncheck the box next to "Automatically download new messages".
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Method 2: Disable IMAP
- Open Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" menu and select "Preferences".
- Click on "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to stop downloading emails for.
- Click on the "Account Information" tab.
- Uncheck the box next to "Use IMAP".
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Method 3: Disable Push
- Open Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" menu and select "Preferences".
- Click on "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to stop downloading emails for.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Uncheck the box next to "Enable this account using Push".
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Method 4: Use a Third-Party Email Client
If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can configure it to not download emails automatically. Check the client's settings or documentation for more information.
Method 5: Use a Script
You can also use a script to stop downloading emails on your Mac. For example, you can use the following AppleScript:
tell application "Mail"
set theAccount to account "your_email_account"
set theMailbox to mailbox "your_email_folder"
set theRule to rule "Download new messages"
delete theRule
end tell
Replace "your_email_account" and "your_email_folder" with your actual email account and folder names. Save the script as an application and run it to stop downloading emails.
Note: These methods may vary depending on your email provider and the version of macOS you're using.