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My outgoing smtp servers are off line. I have checked that all settings are correct. Previous articles suggest deleting the account and reinstalling. This deletes all existing mail and I want to avoid this if possible.

My outgoing smtp servers are off line. I have checked that all settings are correct. Previous articles suggest deleting the account and reinstalling. I understand that this deletes all existing mail and I want to avoid this if possible.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 2:04 PM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2021 9:39 AM

WilmslowBridge wrote:

My outgoing smtp servers are off line. I have checked that all settings are correct. Previous articles suggest deleting the account and reinstalling. I understand that this deletes all existing mail and I want to avoid this if possible.



Use Connection Doctor in Mail on Mac - Apple Support


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Oct 10, 2021 9:39 AM in response to WilmslowBridge

WilmslowBridge wrote:

My outgoing smtp servers are off line. I have checked that all settings are correct. Previous articles suggest deleting the account and reinstalling. I understand that this deletes all existing mail and I want to avoid this if possible.



Use Connection Doctor in Mail on Mac - Apple Support


My outgoing smtp servers are off line. I have checked that all settings are correct. Previous articles suggest deleting the account and reinstalling. This deletes all existing mail and I want to avoid this if possible.

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