Mail quit unexpectedly mac

The frustration of a sudden Mail app quit on your Mac!

Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue. Here are some steps to follow:

  1. Restart Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Try closing and reopening the Mail app.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure your Mac and Mail app are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update (on macOS High Sierra or later) or System Preferences > App Store (on macOS Mojave or earlier).
  3. Reset Mail: Try resetting the Mail app by going to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Reset Mailbox Database. This will reset your Mail settings and data, so be sure to back up your emails and contacts before doing so.
  4. Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, another app might be interfering with Mail. Try closing all other apps and see if Mail works properly.
  5. Check for corrupted files: Corrupted files can cause Mail to quit unexpectedly. Try deleting the Mail database files and see if that resolves the issue. To do this:
    • Go to ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData (or ~/Library/Mail/V3/MailData on macOS High Sierra or later).
    • Delete the Envelope Index, Envelope Index -journal, and Mailbox Index files.
    • Restart Mail.
  6. Check for permissions issues: Ensure that Mail has the necessary permissions to access your email accounts. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and ensure that Mail has access to your email accounts.
  7. Reinstall Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Mail. Go to the App Store, search for Mail, and click "Install" to reinstall the app.
  8. Check for macOS issues: If Mail is still not working, it's possible that there's a broader issue with your macOS installation. Try restarting your Mac in Safe Mode or performing a System Restore to see if that resolves the issue.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional Mac technician.