The connection to the outgoing server "p50-smtp.mail.me.com" failed.
how can I fix this asap?
Mbaker856
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Help with email
Posted on Sep 15, 2026 8:21 AM
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John Galt
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User level: Level 10 (162,806 points)Sep 15, 2026 8:02 PM in response to Mbaker856
If you can’t send or receive email on Mac - Apple Support
Don't omit any steps, even if they appear to be inapplicable or trivial or "it always worked before". Read all the included links.
If all else fails Remove your email account, then add it back is the gold standard for fixing recalcitrant connection problems.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256357347