How to stop mail from popping up on mac

The pesky mail notifications on Mac! Here are a few ways to stop them from popping up:

Method 1: Disable Mail Notifications in System Preferences

  1. Go to System Preferences > Notifications.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the left-hand menu.
  3. Toggle off the switch next to "Mail" to disable notifications.

Method 2: Disable Mail Notifications in Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
  3. Select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on the "General" tab.
  5. Uncheck the box next to "Show notifications" to disable notifications.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party App to Silence Notifications

  1. Download and install a third-party app like "Notification Center" or "Do Not Disturb" from the App Store.
  2. Configure the app to silence notifications for the Mail app.

Method 4: Use a Script to Disable Mail Notifications

  1. Open the Terminal app (located in Applications/Utilities).
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: defaults write com.apple.mail DisableNotifications -bool true
  3. Restart your Mac or relaunch the Mail app to apply the changes.

Method 5: Use a Third-Party Notification Manager

  1. Download and install a third-party notification manager like "Notification Manager" or "Notification Center Pro" from the App Store.
  2. Configure the app to silence notifications for the Mail app.

Remember that disabling mail notifications may not be suitable for everyone, especially if you rely on notifications to stay on top of your email. However, if you find them distracting or annoying, these methods should help you silence them.