Mac mail won't send

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

1. Check your internet connection: Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet. Try opening a web browser to see if you can access the internet.

2. Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct in Mac Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and verify that your email address, password, and server settings are correct.

3. Check your password: Double-check your email account password. If you've recently changed your password, try updating it in Mac Mail.

4. Check for server issues: If you're using an email provider like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook, check their server status pages to see if there are any known issues.

5. Disable and re-enable your email account: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your email account, and click the "Disable" button. Wait for a few seconds, then click "Enable" to re-enable your account.

6. Check for conflicts with other email clients: If you're using multiple email clients, try closing them or disabling them temporarily to see if they're interfering with Mac Mail.

7. Reset your email account: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your email account, and click the "Reset" button. This will reset your account settings to their default values.

8. Check for software updates: Make sure your Mac and Mac Mail are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update to check for updates.

9. Try sending a test email: Compose a new email and try sending a test message to yourself or a friend. If it still doesn't send, try sending a plain text email without attachments or formatting.

10. Reset Mac Mail: As a last resort, you can try resetting Mac Mail to its default settings. Go to System Preferences > Mail, and click the "Reset" button. This will reset all your email account settings and preferences.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try contacting your email provider's support team or seeking further assistance from Apple Support.