How to Clear Apple Mail Cache: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to clear the Apple Mail cache to improve performance. Follow our simple guide to resolve issues now!
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To clear Apple Mail cache: 1. Open Finder and click on 'Go' in the menu. 2. Select 'Go to Folder' and type `~/Library/Mail/`. 3. Navigate to the 'V8' folder (or 'V7', 'V6', depending on your macOS version). 4. Locate the 'MailData' folder inside. 5. Delete files with `Envelope Index` in their names. 6. Restart Apple Mail. This action will force Apple Mail to rebuild its cache, potentially resolving performance issues.
FAQs & Answers
- What are the signs that I need to clear my Apple Mail cache? Common signs include slow performance, crashes, or issues loading emails.
- Will clearing the Apple Mail cache delete my emails? No, clearing the cache will not delete your emails; it only clears temporary files.
- How often should I clear my Apple Mail cache? You should clear your cache if you experience performance issues or at least once every few months.
- Can I automate clearing the Apple Mail cache? There are no built-in options to automate clearing the cache in Apple Mail, but you can set reminders to do so periodically.