How do I configure my iPhone for my email accounts?

Found in this article are the steps needed for the iPhone, the iPod, and iPad mail setup.

NOTE: This tutorial is using example domains within the images. Be sure to replace your domain and email information within the proper fields.

  • Tap on "Settings" icon.
  • Tap on the menu item of "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
  • Tap on "Add Account"
  • You will see a list of email accounts types, tap on "Other" at the bottom of the list.
  • If you have an existing account, you will click on Add New Account, again. If you do not have an existing email account, the New Account Screen should appear.
  • Complete the fields as follows:
    • Name: The name you want people to see when you send them email messages. Example; John or Joan Smith
    • Address: Your full email address. Example; user@your_domain.com
    • Password: Your email account password. (Case-sensitive)
    • Description: How you want the account to show on the list of email accounts.
  • Tap "Next" in the upper right corner to advance to the detailed account information screen.
  • Ensure POP3 is selected at the top left.
  • Scroll down and Under Incoming Mail Server, enter the following:
    • Host Name: Enter the mail server's name (contact me for this information)
    • Username: Enter the full email address.
    • Password: Enter your email account password (CaSe Sensitive)

  • Continue scrolling down and under Outgoing Mail Server, complete the following:
    • Host Name: Enter the mail server's name (contact me for this information)
    • Username: Enter the full email address.
    • Password: Enter your email account password (CaSe Sensitive)