Why does my mail sometimes not send mac mail

The frustration of a failed email send! There are several reasons why your Mac Mail might not send emails. Let's troubleshoot together:

  1. Internet Connection: Ensure your Mac is connected to the internet. Check your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection to make sure it's stable and working.
  2. Server Issues: Sometimes, the mail server might be experiencing issues. Try sending an email to a different recipient or check the server status online.
  3. Account Settings: Verify your email account settings in Mac Mail:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Select your email account and click "Edit" next to "Account Information".
    • Check that your email address, password, and server settings are correct.
  4. Outgoing Mail Server: Ensure your outgoing mail server (SMTP) is set up correctly:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Select your email account and click "Edit" next to "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)".
    • Verify the server address, port, and authentication settings are correct.
  5. Firewall or Antivirus Software: Firewalls or antivirus software might be blocking the email send. Try temporarily disabling them to see if it resolves the issue.
  6. Mailbox Full: If your mailbox is full, you won't be able to send new emails. Check your mailbox size and delete any unnecessary emails to free up space.
  7. Email Content: The email content itself might be causing the issue. Try sending a simple text email without attachments or formatting to see if it goes through.
  8. Mac Mail Settings: Reset your Mac Mail settings to their default values:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > General.
    • Click "Reset" next to "Default Email Settings".
  9. Update Mac Mail: Ensure you're running the latest version of Mac Mail:
    • Go to the App Store and check for updates.
    • Install any available updates.
  10. Reset NVRAM: Resetting NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) can sometimes resolve issues with Mac Mail:
    • Restart your Mac and immediately hold down the Command + Option + P + R keys.
    • Release the keys when you hear the boot chime for the second time.

If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, you may want to try resetting your email account settings or seeking assistance from your email provider's support team.