How to Remove Email Accounts from a Mac

To remove email accounts from a Mac, click on the Apple menu → click on System Preferences → Click on "Internet Accounts" → Click on the email account you wish to remove → Click on "-" → Then, click on "Ok."

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    Click on the Apple menu. It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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    Click on System Preferences.
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    Click on Internet Accounts. It's the blue "@" icon in the center of the window.
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    Click on the account you wish to delete. The accounts are listed in the pane on the left side of the dialog box.
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    Click on -. It's the account list window.
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    Click on Ok. The email account has been removed from your Mac.
    • Repeat these steps for each account you wish to delete.
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