How to change your email account on iphone mail
To change your email account on an iPhone using the Mail app, follow these steps:
Method 1: Remove and Add a New Account
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on "Mail".
- Tap on "Accounts".
- Find the email account you want to remove and swipe left on it.
- Tap on "Delete Account" to remove it.
- Go back to the "Accounts" screen and tap on "Add Account".
- Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g. iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
- Enter your email address and password, and follow the prompts to set up the new account.
Method 2: Edit an Existing Account
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the "Mailboxes" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on the "Edit" button in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Find the email account you want to change and swipe left on it.
- Tap on "Edit" next to the account name.
- Tap on "Account" and then "Edit Account".
- Enter your new email address and password, and follow the prompts to update the account settings.
Additional Tips
- If you're switching from one email provider to another (e.g. from Gmail to Outlook), you may need to update your email address and password in the Mail app settings.
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your email account, you may need to enter a verification code sent to your phone or another device to complete the setup process.
- If you're having trouble setting up a new email account, try restarting your iPhone or checking the email provider's settings to ensure that the account is properly configured.