Mac Mail is not receiving emails
Your Mail app has lost connection to the email server. This happens because of a network issue, wrong password, or authentication problem. Check your internet connection first, then try signing out and back in.
When Mail stops receiving emails, it means it has lost connection to your email server. This can happen because of WiFi problems, wrong account settings, or authentication errors. We'll check your connection, verify your password, and resync your email account.
- ✓Make sure you have an active internet connection
- ✓Know your email address and password
- ✓Have access to your email account settings if authentication fails
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking Mail needs to be restarted when really the account just needs to be re-enabled
- Using the wrong password because you do not realize your email provider requires an app-specific password
Signs you need professional help
- If Mail is still showing offline or connection errors after verifying the password and account settings, there be a network filtering issue or your email provider have changed their settings. Give us a call.
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