Where are mail logs in mac os

In macOS, mail logs are stored in the following locations:

1. Mail.log: This is the main log file for Mail.app, and it's located in the following directory:
   • /var/log/mail.log (for macOS High Sierra and later)
   • /var/log/mail.log.1 (for macOS Sierra and earlier)
2. Mailstore.log: This log file is specific to the MailStore database, which stores your email messages. You can find it in:
   • /Library/Mail/Mailstore.log (for macOS High Sierra and later)
   • /Library/Mail/Mailstore.log.1 (for macOS Sierra and earlier)
3. Crash logs: If Mail.app crashes, you can find the crash logs in:
   • /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Mail*.crash (for macOS High Sierra and later)
   • /Library/Logs/CrashReporter/Mail*.crash (for macOS Sierra and earlier)

To access these logs, you can use the following methods:

• Terminal: Open the Terminal app and navigate to the desired log directory using the cd command. For example, to access the Mail.log file, type cd /var/log and then ls to list the files.
• Console app: Open the Console app (located in /Applications/Utilities) and navigate to the desired log directory. You can filter the logs by date, process, or other criteria.
• System Information: Open the System Information app (located in /Applications/Utilities) and navigate to the "Logs" section. You can find the log files listed under "Mail" or "System Logs".

Remember to always handle log files with care, as they can contain sensitive information.