How do i set up outgoing mail on my iphone

To set up outgoing mail on your iPhone, you'll need to configure your email account's SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Using the Settings App

  1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  3. Tap on Add Account.
  4. Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
  5. Enter your email address and password.
  6. Tap on Next.
  7. Tap on Outgoing Mail Server.
  8. Enter the following information:
    • Host Name: Your email provider's SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com for Gmail).
    • User Name: Your email address.
    • Password: Your email password.
  9. Tap on Next.
  10. Review the settings and tap on Save.

Method 2: Using the Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the Mailboxes tab.
  3. Tap on Edit.
  4. Tap on the Add Mail Account button.
  5. Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
  6. Enter your email address and password.
  7. Tap on Next.
  8. Tap on Outgoing Mail Server.
  9. Enter the following information:
    • Host Name: Your email provider's SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com for Gmail).
    • User Name: Your email address.
    • Password: Your email password.
  10. Tap on Next.
  11. Review the settings and tap on Save.

Common SMTP Server Settings

Here are some common SMTP server settings for popular email providers:

Troubleshooting Tips

If you're having trouble setting up outgoing mail on your iPhone, try the following: