How do i push mail on iphone
To push mail on an iPhone, you'll need to set up your email account to use the IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) protocol. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the "Accounts" button in the top left corner.
- Tap on the email account you want to set up to push mail.
- Tap on "Account" and then "Advanced".
- Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
- Toggle the "IMAP" switch to the "On" position.
- Enter the IMAP server settings for your email provider. You can usually find these settings on your email provider's website or in their documentation.
- Tap "Save" to save the changes.
Method 2: Using the Settings app
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Tap on the email account you want to set up to push mail.
- Tap on "Account" and then "Advanced".
- Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
- Toggle the "IMAP" switch to the "On" position.
- Enter the IMAP server settings for your email provider. You can usually find these settings on your email provider's website or in their documentation.
- Tap "Save" to save the changes.
IMAP server settings
The IMAP server settings you need to enter will vary depending on your email provider. Here are some common settings:
- IMAP server: imap.gmail.com (for Gmail)
- IMAP server: imap.outlook.com (for Outlook.com)
- IMAP server: imap.yourisp.com (for your internet service provider's email service)
- Port: 993 (for Gmail and Outlook.com)
- SSL/TLS: On (for Gmail and Outlook.com)
Tips
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection to receive pushed emails.
- Pushed emails may take a few minutes to sync, depending on your internet connection and email provider.
- If you're having trouble setting up push mail, try restarting your iPhone or checking your email provider's documentation for more information.