How to Delete Mail App on Mac?

Posted in  mac | 2022-03-14

How do I Remove the Mail App from my Mac?

Open up Terminal window.
Go to Applications folder by typing in the appropriate command. The command is cd /Applications/ .
Type in the next command, which is sudo rm rf Mail. app/ .
Hit enter.
Type in your password. Your Mail app will be deleted.

How do I Delete an App from my Mac that Won't Delete?

Press the Command + Option + Esc keys on your keyboard.
You will see a box for Force Quit Applications.
Once the app is closed, open the Launchpad, hold down the Option key, and click the X icon to delete your stubborn app.

Why Can't I Delete Mail App on my Mac?

The SIP or System Integrity Protection is a mechanism that is enabled in Mac with versions macOS 10.12 and above. It makes it impossible for the user to remove any system app on your Mac, and in this case, the Mail app.

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