how to add an email account to iphone
Quick Scoop
Adding an email account to an iPhone is usually done from Settings in just a few taps. Apple’s current guidance says to go to Settings, tap Apps, tap Mail, tap Mail Accounts, then tap Add Account and follow the sign-in prompts.Steps
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apps.
- Tap Mail.
- Tap Mail Accounts.
- Tap Add Account.
- Choose your email provider, enter your email address and password, then tap Next or Save if shown.
Manual setup
If your provider is not listed, Apple says you can tap Other and add the account manually. For manual setup, you may need IMAP or POP details plus incoming and outgoing mail server information from your email provider.
What to expect
After sign-in, iPhone may ask what you want to sync, such as Mail, Contacts, Calendar, or Notes. Apple Support also notes that some accounts may require extra verification steps before the setup is complete.
Common fix
If the account will not add, the most likely issue is wrong server settings or a password problem. Apple recommends checking the settings with your email provider if verification fails or if the account still will not save.
HTML version
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Settings |
| 2 | Tap Apps > Mail > Mail Accounts |
| 3 | Tap Add Account |
| 4 | Select your provider or choose Other |
| 5 | Enter email and password, then finish setup |