1. Open Settings
Tap the grey Settings app (⚙️).
2. Go to Mail settings
Scroll down and tap Mail, then tap Accounts
3. Add a new account
Tap Add Account, then tap Other, and select Add Mail Account
4. Enter your basic account info
Fill in these fields:
- Name: the name you want people to see (e.g. John Smith)
- Email: your full email address (e.g. you@example.com)
- Password: your email account password
- Description: something like “Work email” or “My email”
Then tap Next
5. Choose IMAP
If it’s not already selected, tap IMAP to pick that option. (This keeps your emails synced across devices.)
6. Enter server settings
Fill in the following details for both Incoming and Outgoing mail:
| Type | Host Name | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming (IMAP) | your incoming server (e.g. mail.domain.com) | your full email address | your email password |
| Outgoing (SMTP) | your outgoing server (e.g. mail.domain.com) | your full email address | your email password |
(Tap Next when both are entered.)
7. Save and verify
Tap Save if everything verifies. If it checks correctly, you’ll see green checkmarks next to the fields.
8. (Optional) Check advanced settings
If needed, tap the account you just added, then tap Account, then Advanced at the bottom. Make sure:
- Use SSL is toggled ON
- Incoming port is 993
- Authentication is Password
9. Configure SMTP settings
Tap SMTP, then the Primary Server. Ensure:
- Server is ON
- Use SSL is ON
- Authentication is Password
- Port is 587 (or try 465 if 587 doesn’t work)
Tap Done to save the SMTP settings.