Why are my sent emails not showing in mac mail

There could be several reasons why your sent emails are not showing up in Mac Mail. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check the Sent folder: Make sure that the Sent folder is not empty or deleted. You can do this by going to the Mailbox menu and selecting "Show All Mailboxes". Then, navigate to the Sent folder and check if it's empty or has any emails.
  2. Check the email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and select your email account. Check that the account is set up correctly, and that the Sent folder is set to "Sent" or "Outbox".
  3. Check the email client settings: Go to Mail > Preferences > General, and check that the "Show sent messages" option is enabled.
  4. Check for duplicate accounts: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Mac Mail, it's possible that the sent emails are being stored in a different account. Check the Mailbox menu and select "Show All Mailboxes" to see if there are any duplicate accounts.
  5. Check for corrupted email database: Sometimes, the email database can become corrupted, causing issues with email retrieval. Try restarting Mac Mail and see if the sent emails appear. If not, you can try resetting the email database by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, selecting your email account, and clicking on the "Reset" button.
  6. Check for third-party add-ons: If you have any third-party add-ons installed, such as plugins or extensions, they might be interfering with Mac Mail's functionality. Try disabling them and see if the issue resolves.
  7. Check for macOS updates: Ensure that your macOS is up to date, as updates often resolve issues with email clients.
  8. Check for Mail app updates: Make sure that the Mail app is updated to the latest version. You can do this by going to the App Store and checking for updates.
  9. Try a different email client: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, try using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the problem persists.
  10. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's possible that the problem is with your email provider. Contact your email provider's support team to see if they can help resolve the issue.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and see your sent emails in Mac Mail.