How To Log Out Of Mail On Mac

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If you are using Apple’s built-in Mail application on your Mac, there might be times when you want to log out of your email account. This could be due to various reasons such as wanting to switch to a different account, troubleshooting, or simply for ensuring privacy. This blog will guide you through the simple steps to log out of your Mail account on a Mac.

Steps to Log Out of Mail on Mac

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you log out of Mail on your Mac:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. In the menu bar at the top of your screen, click on Mail, then select Preferences from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the Accounts tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to log out of from the left sidebar.
  5. Uncheck the box next to “Enable this account”. By doing this, you’re effectively logging out of your account as the Mail app will stop receiving or sending messages from this account.

To log back into your account, you simply need to check the box next to “Enable this account” again.

What If I Want to Completely Remove an Account from Mail?

If you want to completely remove an account from the Mail app on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on Mail in the menu bar and select Preferences.
  3. Click on the Accounts tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to remove from the left sidebar.
  5. Click the minus (-) button at the bottom to delete the account.

Please note that this will only remove the account from the Mail app on your Mac and not delete the email account itself.

Conclusion

Logging out of Mail on your Mac is quite straightforward once you know where to look. It is a handy feature to know, especially for those who value their privacy or share their Mac with others. Remember, if you want to log back in, simply re-enable the account in your Mail settings. Happy emailing!