How to stop my mail from opening automatically mac

The frustration of having your mail automatically opening on your Mac! Don't worry, I'm here to help you stop it from happening. Here are a few methods to prevent your mail from opening automatically on your Mac:

Method 1: Disable "Open safe files after downloading"

  1. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General.
  2. Uncheck the box next to "Open safe files after downloading".
  3. Click "OK" to save the changes.

This setting controls whether your Mac opens files automatically when you download them. Disabling it will prevent your mail from opening automatically.

Method 2: Disable "Automatically open attachments" in Mail

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Viewing.
  3. Uncheck the box next to "Automatically open attachments".
  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

This setting controls whether attachments are opened automatically when you receive an email. Disabling it will prevent your mail from opening automatically.

Method 3: Disable "Open attachments" in the Mail app

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > General.
  3. Uncheck the box next to "Open attachments".
  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

This setting controls whether attachments are opened automatically when you receive an email. Disabling it will prevent your mail from opening automatically.

Method 4: Use a third-party email client

If you're using the built-in Mail app on your Mac, you might consider switching to a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Airmail. These clients often offer more customization options and may allow you to disable automatic opening of attachments.

Method 5: Use a script to disable automatic opening

If you're comfortable with scripting, you can use a script to disable automatic opening of attachments in Mail. Here's an example script you can use:

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

Remember to be cautious when downloading and opening attachments from unknown sources, as they may contain malware or viruses.

I hope one of these methods helps you stop your mail from opening automatically on your Mac!