Mac mail gmail not working

Frustrating! Let's troubleshoot the issue with Mac Mail and Gmail not working together. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

Check your Gmail settings

  1. Ensure that your Gmail account is set up correctly in Mac Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and verify that the account settings are correct.
  2. Check that you have enabled IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in your Gmail settings. Go to your Gmail account settings (gear icon > See all settings), scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab, and make sure IMAP is enabled.

Verify your password and authentication

  1. Ensure that your Gmail password is correct and up-to-date. Try resetting your password if you're unsure.
  2. Check that you're using the correct authentication method in Mac Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and verify that the "Authentication" setting is set to "Use password" or "Use Kerberos v5" (if you're using a Mac with macOS High Sierra or later).

Check for server settings issues

  1. Verify that the server settings in Mac Mail are correct. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and check the server settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com (port 993)
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com (port 587)
  2. Ensure that the server settings are correct and match the settings in your Gmail account settings.

Disable and re-enable your Gmail account

  1. Disable your Gmail account in Mac Mail by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, selecting your Gmail account, and clicking the "-" button.
  2. Wait for a few seconds, then re-enable your Gmail account by clicking the "+" button.

Check for conflicts with other email accounts

  1. If you have multiple email accounts set up in Mac Mail, try disabling all other accounts except for your Gmail account.
  2. If the issue persists, try removing all other email accounts and re-adding them one by one to identify the conflicting account.

Reset your Mac Mail settings

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click the "Reset" button.
  2. Follow the prompts to reset your account settings.

Contact Google Support

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Google Support for further assistance. They can help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional guidance on setting up your Gmail account in Mac Mail.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with Mac Mail and Gmail not working together!