3 Fixes for Apple Mail Not Syncing With Gmail on Mac

Quick Tips

• Open Mail app > Settings > General > Check for new messages > choose Automatically.
• Open Mail app > Settings > Account > Google Account > Account Infomation > Enable this account.
• Boot your Mac in Safe Mode to troubleshoot issues with the Mail app.

Basic Fixes

• Check internet connection: Check your internet speed and rest assured that your Internet Service Provider is not facing any downtime or undergoing maintenance in your area.
• Add your account again: You can add your email account again to the Mail app. This will re-sync all your messages.
• Force quit and relaunch Mail app: Click the Apple logo > Force Quit > select Mail > click the Force Quit button.
• Update macOS to update the Mail app: Click on Settings > General > Software Update > install the update if one is available.

Fix 1: Enable Automatic Mail Refresh

If your internet speeds are in order, check if the option to automatically refresh your emails is enabled in the Mail app. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open the Mail app > click on Mail at the top-left corner > Settings.

Step 2: Under the General tab, click the drop-down menu next to Check For new messages.

Step 3: Select Automatically.

Fix 2: Check if Gmail Is Enabled in the Mail App

The next step is to check whether Gmail is enabled in the Mail app. If you are using multiple email accounts in the Mail app, it is possible that you previously disabled your Gmail account. Here’s how to check and enable it.

Step 1: Open the Mail app > go to Settings.

Step 2: Click on Accounts in the Settings window > choose your Google account.

Step 3: Under the Account Information tab, check the box for Enable his account.

Tip: Refer to our post if your Gmail login fails in the Mail app on your Mac.

Fix 3: Use Safe Mode

Booting your Mac in Safe Mode will help all the system apps, including Apple Mail, to launch without any hindrance from third-party apps. This is a great way to let your Mac troubleshoot and automatically fix any errors related to system apps.

For Macs With M-Series Chip

Step 1: Shut down your Mac.

Step 2: After your Mac shuts down, press and hold the Power Button until you see the startup options.

Step 3: Select Macintosh HD while holding the Shift key > select Continue in Safe Mode.

For Macs With Intel Chip

Step 1: Restart your Mac.

Step 2: Press and hold the Shift key when your Mac restarts. Release the Shift key when you see the login window.

Tip: You can also read our post if your Gmail login failed in the Mail app on your Mac.