Mac mail undisclosed recipients
The infamous "Undisclosed Recipients" issue in Mac Mail!
When you send an email from Mac Mail and select "Undisclosed Recipients" as the recipient, it can cause some confusion and frustration. Here's what's happening:
What is "Undisclosed Recipients"?
"Undisclosed Recipients" is a feature in Mac Mail that allows you to send an email to a group of recipients without revealing their email addresses to each other. This is often used for mass emails, newsletters, or announcements where you don't want the recipients to see each other's email addresses.
The issue:
When you select "Undisclosed Recipients" as the recipient, Mac Mail will not display the email addresses of the recipients in the "To" field. Instead, it will show "Undisclosed Recipients" as the recipient. This can cause problems when you try to:
- BCC (Blind Carbon Copy): If you try to BCC recipients, Mac Mail will not allow it, as the "Undisclosed Recipients" feature is already doing the same thing.
- Track opens or clicks: Some email tracking services may not work correctly when using "Undisclosed Recipients" as the recipient.
- Use email templates: Some email templates may not work correctly when using "Undisclosed Recipients" as the recipient.
Workarounds:
If you need to send an email to a large group of recipients without revealing their email addresses, you can try the following workarounds:
- Use a mailing list service: Consider using a mailing list service like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or Campaign Monitor, which can help you manage your email list and send targeted campaigns.
- Use a group email address: Create a group email address (e.g., [email protected]) and add all the recipients to that address. Then, send the email to the group address.
- Use a third-party email client: If you're experiencing issues with Mac Mail, try using a third-party email client like Airmail, Spark, or Polymail, which may offer more flexibility and features for sending mass emails.
Remember to always follow best practices for email marketing and respect your recipients' privacy and email preferences.