Mail Version 12.4 (3445.104.11) on macOS Mojave 10.14.5
Suddenly have a problem with my Gmail account in Mail.
If I remove it, Mail functions perfectly normally. If I add it, I then get a connection error in iCloud Mail as below. Why should a Gmail account cause a connection error in iCloud mail and how do I fix this?
MacBook Air 11", macOS 10.14
Hello gordonfromfoxt,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities. I understand from your post that you're getting a message in your iCloud email saying p45-imap.mail.me.com” on the default ports timed out. I am happy to help.
Let's try the mail Connection Doctor. Follow the steps in the article below.
If you're still experiencing the same message or a different message I recommend contacting Apple Support for further troubleshooting.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great day.
Hello gordonfromfoxt,
Thanks for running Connection Doctor and posting the results.
Try the steps in the article below. It contains the Mail server settings for iCloud mail.
Mail server settings for iCloud email clients
I also want to share the article below. I think it will be beneficial to you.
Keep me posted.
Have a great day!
Hi - after a LOOOONG chat with Apple Support, we've discovered that it seems to be a corrupt User.
I've created a new User account, and all seems to be well.
Sorry for the delay - been v busy!
It's not just having a Gmail account in Mail.
This is the result of running the Connection Doctor today:
Adding Gmail account in Mail gives iCloud email error
