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Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take place to fix the mac mail not sending emails issue. In this guide, we will take you through the process of troubleshooting your mac mail issue.<\/p>\n<p>Till the end of this write up you will know how to fix mail server errors in Apple Mail to quickly start sending your emails again. We will solve these errors by adopting multiple tactics. Meanwhile, save your emails on your PC to avoid losing them using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/icloud-mail-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> iCloud Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms_btn_sec text-center my-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/macsonik-icloud-backup.dmg\"\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/icloud-mail-backup\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#Reasons_and_Solutions_to_Mac_Outgoing_Mail_Problems\" >Reasons and Solutions to Mac Outgoing Mail Problems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#1_The_outgoing_SMTP_mail_server_is_not_specified_at_the_location_directed_by_the_provider\" >#1. The outgoing (SMTP) mail server is not specified at the location, directed by the provider.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#2_The_permission_issue_is_preventing_Apple_Mail_from_writing_data_to_the_preference_file\" >#2. The permission issue is preventing Apple Mail from writing data to the preference file.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#3_The_Mail_Preference_File_has_been_corrupted_or_is_not_readable\" >#3. The Mail Preference File has been corrupted or is not readable.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#4_The_firewall_is_not_protecting_Outgoing_emails\" >#4. The firewall is not protecting Outgoing emails.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#5_Probably_your_IP_has_been_banned_by_the_receiver\" >#5. Probably your IP has been banned by the receiver.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#Professional_Way_to_Fix_Mac_Mail_Not_Sending_Stuck_in_Outbox_Issue\" >Professional Way to Fix Mac Mail Not Sending Stuck in Outbox Issue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#Steps_to_Transfer_iCloud_Data_to_Another_iCloud_Account\" >Steps to Transfer iCloud Data to Another iCloud Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-not-sending-emails\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_and_Solutions_to_Mac_Outgoing_Mail_Problems\"><\/span>Reasons and Solutions to Mac Outgoing Mail Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are various reasons leading to mac mail not sending emails issues and the possible solutions to handle them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_outgoing_SMTP_mail_server_is_not_specified_at_the_location_directed_by_the_provider\"><\/span>#1. The outgoing (SMTP) mail server is not specified at the location, directed by the provider.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Solution:- <\/strong>You can follow these steps to specify the location and fix mail server errors in Apple Mail.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Go to your Mail app<\/strong> on your mac operating system.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Mail<\/strong> option and then proceed to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<li>Hit on the <strong>Accounts<\/strong> option and <strong>select an account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong>, and select the <strong>outgoing Account pop-up menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the New Window, click the <strong>Edit SMTP Server List<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preview the information<\/strong> for the server; change the settings as directed by your email account provider.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Do not remove a server that is already in use by an account, until you are ready to add another server for the account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_permission_issue_is_preventing_Apple_Mail_from_writing_data_to_the_preference_file\"><\/span>#2. The permission issue is preventing Apple Mail from writing data to the preference file.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Solution:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong> the <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong>, located at Applications, and then go to <strong>Utilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, select the <strong>First Aid tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>On the left side, pick a <strong>volume<\/strong> to run Repair Permissions on.<\/li>\n<li>The volume must contain a bootable copy of OS X.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, tap the <strong>Repair Disk Permissions <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are using OS X EI Captian or later, you do not need to worry regarding the file permission issues, the operating system corrects the permission automatically with each software update.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Mail_Preference_File_has_been_corrupted_or_is_not_readable\"><\/span>#3. The Mail Preference File has been corrupted or is not readable.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Solution:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hidden or corrupted Mail Preference Files could be another possible cause for mac outgoing mail problems. To fix this issue go to the below-stated location of these files and try to fix them.<\/p>\n<p>These Apple Mail preference files are located at: \/<strong>Users<\/strong>\/<strong>user_name<\/strong>\/<strong>Library<\/strong>\/<strong>Preferences<\/strong>. For instance, if your Mac&#8217;s username is Hary, the path would be \/<strong>Users<\/strong>\/<strong>Hary<\/strong>\/<strong>Library<\/strong>\/<strong>Preferences<\/strong>. The preference file is under the name of com.apple.mail.plist.<\/p>\n<p>After you are done with these steps, try sending Mail again. You might need to enter again the recent changes made to the Mail settings. However, this time you should quit Mail to retain the settings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_firewall_is_not_protecting_Outgoing_emails\"><\/span>#4. The firewall is not protecting Outgoing emails.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Solution:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cross-verify that your firewall is not blocking email traffic on ports 25, 465, or 587. Also, you can check whether you are affected by another firewall like software installed separately from the mac operating system or built into an internet-sharing router, or administered by the email account provider. Speak to the appropriate person for information.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Probably_your_IP_has_been_banned_by_the_receiver\"><\/span>#5. Probably your IP has been banned by the receiver.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You cannot send emails from a particular location, or the email account provider has stricter settings for sending emails. In this case, contact your provider and change the outgoing mail server settings in Mail settings.<\/p>\n<p>These are the possible reasons and the tested solutions for the mac mail not sending stuck in outbox. However, even after applying the above tricks if you are not able to get rid of the mac mail not sending emails issue. You probably now need to shift your data from an iCloud account to another using the given professional solution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Way_to_Fix_Mac_Mail_Not_Sending_Stuck_in_Outbox_Issue\"><\/span>Professional Way to Fix Mac Mail Not Sending Stuck in Outbox Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MacSonik iCloud Backup Tool<\/strong> is the one-stop solution to securely shift your data from one iCloud account to another. By doing this you can fix the mac mail not sending emails problem. It will be an instant solution to cope with can&#8217;t send emails in Apple Mail issue. To start using this application, follow the given steps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Transfer_iCloud_Data_to_Another_iCloud_Account\"><\/span>Steps to Transfer iCloud Data to Another iCloud Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Install<\/strong> and <strong>Open<\/strong> the <strong>MacSonik iCloud Backup Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Log in<\/strong> to your <strong>iCloud account<\/strong> with the required <strong>ID<\/strong> and <strong>Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tick the items<\/strong> you want to shift from the <strong>tree-structured list<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Pick <strong>iCloud<\/strong> as the <strong>saving format <\/strong>and <strong>login<\/strong> into the account with the required <strong>ID<\/strong> and <strong>Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You can choose to <strong>remove duplicate emails<\/strong> from the migration process.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, click the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button to transfer the data from one iCloud account to another.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following these steps, you will now be able to send your emails with your new Mac Mail account. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-icloud-to-gmail-account\/\"><strong>migrate iCloud to Gmail<\/strong><\/a>, Office 365, HotMail, Hostgator, Yahoo, etc. using this utility.<\/p>\n<p>Also read- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/mac-mail-stuck-moving-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac Mail Stuck Moving Messages<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In conclusion, solving the issue of Mac Mail not sending emails can be a frustrating experience. Although, it can be resolved quickly and easily by following the simple steps outlined in this guide. You can troubleshoot the problem in just a few minutes and get back to sending emails from your Mac Mail application. However, users can opt for the smart solution, i.e, iCloud Backup Tool to cope with this issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-faq\">\n<h4 class=\"main_heading mb-4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><em>Frequently Asked Questions<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"faq-content\">\n<p><strong>1. Why are my Mac emails not sending?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans- <\/strong>If you are facing issues with sending emails, the given solution will help you to solve Mac Mail not sending problem.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Go to your Mail <\/strong>account and click the <strong>status icon<\/strong> next to your account&#8217;s inbox in the Mail sidebar. Tap on it to learn more.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that you have an <strong>active internet connection<\/strong> while doing this process.<\/li>\n<li>If the <strong>status login is getting fail again<\/strong>,<strong> verify your email service provider<\/strong> (ESP). To make sure that your account is set up correctly on the mac.<\/li>\n<li>If your Mail is asking for the password but it is rejecting the password. Check for the reason why the email provider is not accepting your password.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a temporary outage issue, the email provider might have a status message on their website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\">\n<p><strong>2. Why is my email going to outbox and not sending?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans- <\/strong>The possible reason for this issue is that emails sent by you have been stuck in your Outbox. And this might happen due to large attachment files in your sent emails. You can fix this issue with the following solution.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tap on the <strong>SEND\/RECEIVE<\/strong> button and then click the <strong>Work Offline option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, in the <strong>navigation pane<\/strong>, hit on the <strong>Outbox<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Here you can, delete the message. <strong>Select<\/strong> it and click <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Take the email to the <strong>drafts<\/strong> <strong>folder<\/strong>, double-click to open the message, and <strong>delete the attachment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If your Outlook is trying to transmit the message, close your Outlook. It may take a few minutes to exit. If it does not close automatically, click <strong>Ctrl+Alt+Delete <\/strong>and then hit <strong>Start Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>Task Manager,<\/strong> press the <strong>Processes tab<\/strong>, come down to <strong>outlook.exe<\/strong>, and then press <strong>End Process<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Once the MS Outlook closes, <strong>restart i<\/strong>t and <strong>redo steps<\/strong> 2-3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\">\n<p><strong>3. Why does my Mac keep saying the message failed to send?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans- <\/strong>The possible reason for this issue can be that you forcibly closed your mail account or you are not logged in properly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling with Mac Mail not sending emails? 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