Why wont a maildrop file download to my computer

And it then just sits in the Outbox and I get the option to use another outgoing server every few minutes other than iCloud. I have been able to send a couple of large attachments to myself at my iCloud address, but the message sends and literally disappears. It does not show up in Drafts, Outbox or Sent, and I never receive the e-mail. This also happens with a couple of other e-mail addresses I try.

I never get the option to use MailDrop or the messe in red saying that it exceeds the server and to use Mail Drop. I also do not see an option where I can manually send a link to an uploaded file th]in iCloud Drive that I can send to someone so they can download the file.

So I am paying for extra storage that I can't really use for what I purchased it for. Have gotten nowhere with Apple Support. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Posted on May 13, PM. Page content loaded. Jun 1, AM in response to brit66 In response to brit How to reset mail to factory settings. Deactivate, go back, and then you reactivate Mail. The next time you open the mail application and try to send an email with an attachment that exceeds the limit, Maildrop should work automatically.

Jun 1, AM. Communities Get Support. Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. If not, you should remove some files to free up space for it. Alternatively, if you have multiple partitions, you can change the default download location to another one. In Chrome, for example, you should follow these steps:. Sometimes the browser will inform you that a file allows unverified scripts, or that it has an encrypted attachment. Instead, report it as spam or phishing, and remove it. On the other hand, if it is from a trusted source, you can ignore the warnings.

In that case, follow one of the above methods and download the attachment anyway. Your browser preventing you from downloading attachments can be frustrating. However, sometimes there is a reason for concern. Make sure to check the email sender and content carefully before bypassing the security and downloading it anyway. Although it can sometimes be a glitch, the tools on your device are only trying to keep you safe.

Your email address will not be published. September 14, at am. Man thanks for reminding me about cache clearing. Totally forgot about that one. Ian Ellison says:. March 25, at am. Tried most of the above, except cache clearing.

If I log out and back in, I get one more. Done this several times, to confirm was not a fluke. The email attachments are from various sources but all known to me and previously successful on the last PC, my mobile, tablet etc.. Last PC had Chrome then Opera.