How to add imap mail in iphone

To add an IMAP email account to your iPhone, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to Settings

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
• Scroll down and tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".

Step 2: Tap on "Add Account"

• Tap on "Add Account" at the top right corner of the screen.
• Select "Other" from the list of email providers.

Step 3: Enter Account Information

• Enter the following information:
  • "Account Type": Select "IMAP" from the dropdown menu.
  • "Description": Enter a name for your account (e.g., "Work Email").
  • "Host Name": Enter the IMAP server name provided by your email provider (e.g., "imap.gmail.com").
  • "User Name": Enter your email address.
  • "Password": Enter your email password.
  • "Authentication": Select "Password" from the dropdown menu.
• Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 4: Enter IMAP Settings

• Enter the following IMAP settings:
  • "Incoming Mail Server": Enter the IMAP server name provided by your email provider (e.g., "imap.gmail.com").
  • "Outgoing Mail Server": Enter the SMTP server name provided by your email provider (e.g., "smtp.gmail.com").
  • "Port": Enter the port number for IMAP (e.g., 993) and SMTP (e.g., 587).
• Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 5: Verify Account Settings

• Review the account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• Tap "Save" at the top right corner of the screen to save the changes.

Step 6: Set Up Mail Client

• The Mail app will now set up the IMAP account.
• You may be prompted to enter additional settings, such as the "SMTP Authentication" method.
• Tap "Save" at the top right corner of the screen to save the changes.

Step 7: Check Your Email

• Open the Mail app to check your email.
• You should now be able to access your IMAP email account on your iPhone.

Note: If you're having trouble setting up your IMAP account, you may want to check with your email provider for specific settings or requirements. Additionally, some email providers may require additional settings or authentication methods to set up IMAP access.