This article will show you how to setup a new email account on iPhone. Setting up a new email account on your iPhone is a straightforward process that allows you to access your emails on the go. This guide explains the steps required to configure your email account, whether you’re adding a new account or configuring an existing one. With these instructions, you’ll be able to set up your email quickly and start managing your messages directly from your iPhone
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How to Setup an Email Account on iPhone
This tutorial assumes you have already logged in and set up your Email Account in your Control Panel.
Add An Email Mail Account
1. Go to the Settings on your iPhone, scroll down, and click Mail Accounts.
2. Click Add Account and choose Other from the list of email providers, usually found at the end of the list.
3. Click Add Mail Account to display the New Account screen and enter the following details:
- Name: The Name you want to appear as the Sender.
- Email: The Email Address you set up with your ISP.
- Password: The Password associated with this Email Address.
- Description: A relevant description, especially if you have multiple Email Accounts on your phone. Click Next.
Choose Protocol and Configure Incoming Mail Server
4. Select the protocol IMAP (preferred) or POP3 and enter the following details:
Incoming Mail Server
- Host Name: mail.yourdomainname.co.za (or the IP address provided by Domains.co.za).
- User Name: Your Email Address.
- Password: Your Email Password.
Outgoing Mail Server
- Host Name: mail.yourdomainname.co.za (or the IP Address provided by Domains.co.za).
- User Name: Your Email Address.
- Password: Your Email Password. Click Next.
5. If you selected IMAP, enable Mail and Notes to sync these with your Account.
6. Click Save to complete the setup, and the system will perform automated validity checks.
7. Once the validity checks are complete, you will return to the Mail, Contacts, Calendars screen. Select your newly created mail account.
Configure Advanced Settings
8. Scroll down and click Advanced to configure additional settings.
- IMAP Connection Port: 143 (if SSL is disabled).
- POP3 Connection Port: 110 (if SSL is disabled).
Setup Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
9. Return to the previous screen, i.e., Account, and click Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP).
10. Scroll down and click Advanced to configure additional outgoing settings: Port: 587 (if SSL is disabled).
11. Ensure that Authentication is set to Password. Click Done to finish the setup process.
Additional Information
IMAP vs POP3
IMAP is preferred as it keeps your emails on the server and synchronizes across multiple devices. POP3 downloads emails to your device and typically removes them from the server.
SSL Encryption
If you want to use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for a secure connection, ensure the SSL checkbox is ticked and use the corresponding port numbers (993 for IMAP with SSL, 995 for POP3 with SSL, and 465 or 587 for SMTP with SSL).
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter issues with sending or receiving emails, double-check your server settings, ensure your internet connection is stable, and verify your email password. Updating your iOS or Mail app may also resolve compatibility issues.
