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Why are my emails not sending on Mac Mail?
If there’s a firewall problem, verify that firewall software isn’t blocking email traffic on port 25, 465 or 587. Also check whether you’re affected by another firewall, such as software installed separately from macOS or built into an internet sharing router, or administered by your email account provider.
Why is my email not sending my emails?
Maybe you configured your mail client with a wrong outgoing server name: have a look at our list of SMTP and POP providers to double check it, or contact the provider. Firewall or antivirus issues. Make sure that you have an exception rule for your SMTP service in your firewall, proxy service or antivirus settings.
Can receive messages but not send on Mac?
Check to make sure the contact details in Send & Receive are correct. Go into Text Message Forwarding and turn on the option for your Mac. Turn on the option to Send as SMS. Try sending an iMessage or text message from your Mac again.
Can receive emails but can’t send them?
If you can receive emails but can not send emails this usually means the authenication required by the outgoing (SMTP) server is not configured.
How do I get my outgoing mail server online Mac?
To change these preferences in the Mail app on your Mac, choose Mail > Preferences, click Accounts, click Server Settings, click the outgoing Account pop-up menu, then choose Edit SMTP Server List. The servers available to you and the accounts that are using them. Add or remove a server.
How do I enable sending Messages on my Mac?
Go to Settings > Messages:
- Turn on iMessage at the top of the page.
- Check the contact details in Send & Receive are correct.
- Go into Text Message Forwarding and turn on the option for your Mac.
- Turn on the option to Send as SMS.
How do you get rid of Cannot send message using the server on Mac?
Try these steps to resolve the issue.
- If you have the option on the error message, click Edit SMTP Server List.
- Select the server in use by your account.
- If you have multiple servers with the same name, you will need to remove the duplicates.
- Click Advanced.
- Make sure all the fields match your correct settings:
What is the SMTP server for Mac mail?
smtp.mail.me.com
Setup Your Mac.com Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP
| Mac.com (Apple iCloud) SMTP Server | smtp.mail.me.com |
|---|---|
| SMTP port | 587 |
| SMTP security | STARTTLS |
| SMTP username | Your full email address |
| SMTP password | Your Mac.com password |