Mail Outgoing server Problem (Mojave)

Just upgraded to Mojave (iMac Late 2013 from 10.9) and now my iCloud account will not send any mail. I can switch to another SMTP (i.e. Google) and the mail will be send. But this is also changing my email address.

1) From the Outgoing Mail Server pulldown I can select iCloud (no change to sending)

2) I tried to Edit the SMTP Server list

as reported by others not all SMTP Servers are listed (iCloud is not)

creating a new one with iCloud specs (I leave the Server blank) does not change anything

3) Using the Connection Doctor - at times (not always) all Servers (IMAP and SMTP) are Green; but sometimes there is no connection to the iCloud SMTP (not even attempted); and sometimes iCloud SMTP is red

4) When selecting outgoing Servers in the pulldown menu (Preferences) - at times the selection can automatically reverted back to NONE - after about 3-5 seconds

5) I am also using my mobile MacBook Air and have no problems with any Mail sending (same accounts of course)

Q: Do I have to delete the iCloud account? Will this make a 'clean' install?

Thank you


Svend

iMac, macOS Mojave (10.14)

Posted on Oct 30, 2018 11:34 AM

Reply
39 replies

Nov 5, 2018 2:59 PM in response to dishant111

Tried this, but no luck. I can receive mail, but not send, on two accounts of the four I run. I keep re-entering the log in details, but to no effect. Also on my iPad and iPhone, same problem, which when I reset in one case works, but not the other, then fails again. It is as if the system is resetting the SMTP settings so I cannot access the servers and it is doing it across all of the devices, all of which are logged in to my iCloud account. Any solution out there - is Apple listening?

Nov 16, 2018 8:20 PM in response to mheister

It’s been fixed ( for most, myself included )

if you need to send mail, sign into iCloud.com to send from there.


you did not see your mail in iCloud.com? Did you click mail icon?

what do you see? Can you post screenshot?


for some reason they sent from there when server wasn’t working for some of us, myself include.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Mail Outgoing server Problem (Mojave)

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.