This article shows you how to setup a POP email on iPad allows you to download emails directly to your device, making them accessible even when you’re offline. This shows you the steps required to configure a POP email account on your iPad, along with information on sync settings, push notifications, and troubleshooting tips.

How to Setup POP Email on iPad 

Setting up a POP email account on your iPad is simple.

Add Mail Account

1. Tap Settings on your iPad’s home screen.

2. Scroll down, tap Mail and select Accounts from the options.

3. Add a new account by tapping Add Account and choose Other at the bottom of the list.

4. Select Add Mail Account and enter your email details. Fill in your Name, Email Address, Password, and Description of the account. Tap Next.

5. On the following screen, select POP at the top.

How to Setup Incoming Mail Server

6. Under Incoming Mail Server, fill in the following:

1. Host Name: This is your email provider’s POP server (e.g., pop.mailprovider.com).
2. Username: Your full email address.
3. Password: The password for your email account.

How to Setup Outgoing Mail Server

7. Under Outgoing Mail Server, input the following:

1. Host Name: Your email provider’s SMTP server (e.g., smtp.mailprovider.com).
2. Username: Your full email address.
3. Password: The same password you used for the incoming mail server.

8. After entering all the required information, tap Save. The iPad will verify your settings. If everything is correct, your email account will be successfully added.

Access Your Email

9. Go back to Mail > Accounts and select your newly added account to make any adjustments, such as syncing frequency or server settings.

If you have multiple Mailboxes, they will all appear in the Mail app. Select the Mailbox you’ve just set up to view that Inbox. You have now successfully setup a POP email on iPad,

Additional Information:

POP vs IMAP

POP downloads emails to a single device; if you would rather have your emails sync across all your devices, choose IMAP instead of POP. When you use IMAP, changes you make on your iPad (such as deleting emails) will also appear on other devices.

For people who don’t need to sync emails across several devices, we recommend POP. Every email is downloaded locally, saving you server storage space and enabling offline email access.

Server Settings and SSL

Ensure your email provider has provided you with the correct server information, as the wrong settings can hinder the account’s ability to work. If your email provider supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption, turn it on in Settings for safe communication.

POP normally connects over port 995 for SSL connections and port 110 for non-SSL connections. Ensure you type these ports correctly.

General POP Email Information

• Sync Settings: Since POP downloads emails directly to your device, they won’t sync across other devices. If your emails aren’t appearing immediately, check your sync settings by going to Settings > Mail > Accounts > [Your POP Account].
• Push Notifications: To receive real-time notifications for new emails, ensure that Push is enabled. Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data and ensure Push is activated for your POP account.
• Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues during the setup process:
  • Verify that your email address and password are correct.
  • Ensure your iPad is connected to a stable internet connection.
  • Double-check the incoming and outgoing mail server settings for typos or errors.
  • If problems persist, try restarting your iPad or removing and re-adding the email account. If necessary, consult your email provider’s support resources for further assistance.