How to Set Up Email on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to add your existing email account to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

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Before You Begin:

• You must have your email username and password to complete the setup process.
• You must have your email provider's server settings if you are setting up an 'Other' type account.

2. Add Email Account (iOS)

1. Select Settings.
   

1. Select Passwords & Accounts.
   

1. Select Add Account.
   

1. A list of common email providers will appear.
   

3. Add iCloud Email (iOS)

1. Enter in your iCloud username and password and click Next.
   

1. If prompted, verify your device's unlock code.
   

1. Choose the items you want to sync and click Save.
   

4. Add Exchange Email (iOS)

1. Enter your Exchange email address and enter a description, then tap Next.
   

1. Enter your password when prompted.
2. Choose the items you want to sync and tap Save.
   

5. Add Google Email (iOS)

1. Enter your Google email address and tap Next.
   

1. Enter your Google password and hit Next.
   

1. If asked, follow the directions to complete two-factor authentication.
   

1. Choose which items to sync and click Save.
   

6. Add Yahoo Email (iOS)

1. Enter your Yahoo! email address and tap Next.
   

1. Enter your Yahoo! password and tap Sign In.
   .

1. Choose the items you want to sync and tap Save.
   

7. Add AOL Email (iOS)

1. Enter your AOL username or email address and tap Next.
   

1. Enter your AOL password and tap Sign In.
    

1. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Allow.
    

1. Choose what you want to sync and tap Save.
   

8. Add Outlook Email (iOS)

1. Enter your Outlook email address and tap Next.
   

1. Enter your Outlook password and tap Sign in.
   

1. Scroll down and click Yes to accept permissions.
   

1. Choose the items you want to sync and tap Save.
   

9. Add Other Email (iOS)

1. Select Add Mail Account to proceed.
   

1. Enter your name, email, and email password, then tap Next.
   

1. Choose the items you wish to sync and tap Save.