How to stop mail using storage on mac

To stop Mail from using storage on your Mac, you can try the following methods:

Method 1: Delete unwanted emails

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Select the mailbox you want to clean up (e.g., Inbox, Sent, or Trash).
  3. Press Command + Shift + Delete to select all emails in the mailbox.
  4. Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected emails and choose "Delete" to remove them permanently.
  5. Repeat this process for other mailboxes you want to clean up.

Method 2: Empty the Trash

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to the "Mailbox" menu and select "Empty Trash" (or press Command + Shift + Delete).
  3. Confirm that you want to permanently delete the emails in the Trash.

Method 3: Disable attachments

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or press Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "General" tab.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Save attachments to" and select "None" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 4: Use a third-party email client

If you're using Mail on your Mac and it's taking up too much storage space, you might consider switching to a different email client that's more storage-efficient. Some popular alternatives include:

Method 5: Use a cloud storage service

If you're using iCloud or another cloud storage service to store your emails, you can consider switching to a different service that offers more storage space or a more affordable plan. Some popular cloud storage services include:

Method 6: Use a storage cleanup tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you clean up your email storage on your Mac. Some popular options include:

Remember to always be cautious when using third-party tools, and make sure you read reviews and understand how they work before using them.

By following these methods, you should be able to free up some storage space on your Mac and reduce the amount of storage Mail is using.