But like any other software, it can sometimes run into problems.

Learn why Apple Mail may not work on your Mac and how to fix these issues.

Check Your Internet Connection

Apple Mail works with an internet connection.

Mail app in macOS Ventura

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you might open a web client tab and visit any website to test your internet connection.

To do this, you better quit the app first.

Quitting the app is more of a hassle when the app is completely frozen and unresponsive.

Connection Doctor in the Mail app

To fix this, quit all the running apps and kickstart your Mac.

To cycle your Mac, go toApple menu > Restartfrom the menu bar.

Reset Apple Mail

Regardless of your problem with Mail, resetting it is a straightforward fix that usually works.

Force Quit Applications window

Mails that are not on any server will be lost permanently.

it’s possible for you to fix this by deleting or resetting your app preferences for Mail.

Rebuild Your Mailbox

Sometimes, your emails get jumbled up, or messages appear missing.

Restart Mac prompt window

This usually happens after adding a new mailbox or when you’ve been experiencing a poor internet connection.

Rebuilding your email accounts or mailboxes syncs the messages in individual email accounts.

Update macOS

Sometimes, the problem might be with macOS rather than with Mail.

Folder path showing Mail app containers in Finder

Apple releases software updates regularly to clear bugs and fix glitches in previous macOS versions.

A simple system update can sometimes fix the problems you’re facing with the Mail app.

you’ve got the option to follow our guide toupdating your Mac’s Software.

Apple Mail Preferences file in Go to Folder

you’re free to sort out the problems by trying the troubleshooting solutions we discussed.

And if none of them helped, you’re able to always contact Apple Support for expert assistance.

Rebuild in Apple Mail

Enable accounts in Mail settings

Add account in Internet Accounts