How to switch mail accounts on iphone
Switching mail accounts on your iPhone is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you switch from one mail account to another:
Method 1: Switching Mail Accounts using Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Mail.
- Tap on Accounts.
- Tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner.
- Tap on the - icon next to the mail account you want to remove.
- Tap Delete Account to confirm.
- Tap Back to return to the Accounts screen.
- Tap on Add Account.
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
- Enter your new account credentials and follow the prompts to set up the account.
Method 2: Switching Mail Accounts using Mail App
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Mailboxes button in the top-left corner.
- Tap on Edit.
- Tap on the - icon next to the mail account you want to remove.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
- Tap Back to return to the Mailboxes screen.
- Tap on Add Account.
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
- Enter your new account credentials and follow the prompts to set up the account.
Tips:
- If you're switching from a POP3 account to an IMAP account, you may need to reconfigure your account settings.
- If you're switching from an Exchange account to another type of account, you may need to reconfigure your account settings and sync your data.
- You can have multiple mail accounts set up on your iPhone, and you can switch between them by tapping on the account name in the top-left corner of the Mail app.