How do I get rid of "Load Content Directly"?

I cannot find Email settings to turn off "Load Content Directly" on my MacBook Pro. I don't even know how this got turned on

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 30, 2025 3:40 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2025 5:13 PM

jpower1951 wrote:

I cannot find Email settings to turn off "Load Content Directly" on my MacBook Pro. I don't even know how this got turned on



To load content automatically, disable "Protect Mail Activity" in Mail > Settings > Privacy


Open Mail.app from the menu bar select Mail>Settings>Privacy

Protect Mail Activity

Hide IP address

Block all remote content




ref: if you are using Hide My email

Set up and use Hide My Email in iCloud+ on all your devices - Apple Support


ref: if you are using iCloud Private Relay on Mac

Use iCloud Private Relay on Mac - Apple Support


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Mar 30, 2025 5:13 PM in response to jpower1951

jpower1951 wrote:

I cannot find Email settings to turn off "Load Content Directly" on my MacBook Pro. I don't even know how this got turned on



To load content automatically, disable "Protect Mail Activity" in Mail > Settings > Privacy


Open Mail.app from the menu bar select Mail>Settings>Privacy

Protect Mail Activity

Hide IP address

Block all remote content




ref: if you are using Hide My email

Set up and use Hide My Email in iCloud+ on all your devices - Apple Support


ref: if you are using iCloud Private Relay on Mac

Use iCloud Private Relay on Mac - Apple Support


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