Without doubt, one of the questions that we most commonly asked is how to access an e-mail account using an iPhone. There’s no doubt that the ability to keep track of your e-mails whilst on the move is one of the best reasons to own an iPhone but if you don’t know how to set the account up, you’re never going to get the benefits!
To help guide you through the process we have set up a quick and easy to follow step by step guide to help you set you e-mail account up.
The good news with this process is that it’s exactly the same whether you are setting up your e-mail on an iPhone, iPad, or even an iPod touch and there is no need to be nervous about trying this.
Add an email account to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
There are two ways you can set up an email account in the Mail app on your iOS device—automatically or manually. Learn which option is best for you.
Set up your email account automatically
If you use an email provider like iCloud, Google, or Yahoo, Mail can automatically set up your email account with just your email address and password. Here’s how:
- Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts, then tap Add Account.
- Tap your email provider.
- Enter your email address and password.
- Tap Next and wait for Mail to verify your account.
- Choose information from your email account, like Contacts or Calendars, that you want to see on your device.
- Tap Save.
If you don’t see your email provider, tap Other to add your account manually.
Set up your email account manually
If you need to set up your email account manually, make sure that you know the email settings for your account. If you don’t know them, you can look them up or contact your email provider. Then follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts, then tap Add Account.
- Tap Other, then tap Add Mail Account.
- Enter your name, email address, password, and a description for your account.
- Tap Next. Mail will try to find the email settings and finish your account setup. If Mail finds your email settings, tap Done to complete your account setup.
Enter account settings manually
If Mail can’t find your email settings, then you need to enter them manually. Tap Next, then follow these steps:
- Choose IMAP or POP for your new account. If you aren’t sure which one to choose, contact your email provider.
- Enter the information for Incoming Mail Server and Outgoing Mail Server. Then tap Next. If you don’t have this information, try to look it up or contact your email provider.
- If your email settings are correct, tap Save to finish. If the email settings are incorrect, you’ll be asked to edit them.
If you still can’t set up your email account or save your email settings, contact your email provider.
You’ve cracked it! Your e-mail account should now be set up on your iPhone.
