How to use mail drop iphone 7
The Mail Drop feature on iPhone 7 allows you to send large files or attachments via email without worrying about the file size limitations. Here's how to use it:
Requirements:
- iPhone 7 or later
- iOS 11 or later
- iCloud account
- Email account set up on your iPhone (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook)
How to use Mail Drop:
- Compose a new email: Open the Mail app on your iPhone 7 and tap the "Compose" button to start a new email.
- Attach a file: Tap the "Attach" button to add a file to your email. You can choose a file from your iPhone's storage or take a photo/video directly from the app.
- Check the file size: If the file size exceeds the standard email attachment limit (typically 10-20 MB), you'll see a notification indicating that the file is too large.
- Use Mail Drop: Tap the "Use Mail Drop" button to enable the feature. This will create a link to the file, which will be stored in your iCloud account.
- Share the link: In the email composition window, you'll see a link to the file. You can share this link with the recipient, who can then download the file from iCloud.
- Recipient receives the link: The recipient will receive the email with the link to the file. They can click on the link to download the file from iCloud.
Tips and limitations:
- Mail Drop is available for files up to 5 GB in size.
- The recipient must have an iCloud account and be signed in to access the file.
- Files stored in Mail Drop are stored in your iCloud account for 30 days. After that, they will be deleted.
- You can use Mail Drop with multiple email accounts, but each account has its own storage limit.
- If you're sending a large file, it's a good idea to inform the recipient in advance so they can prepare to receive the file.
By using Mail Drop, you can easily share large files with others without worrying about file size limitations.