Iphone how to delete mail account

To delete a mail account on an iPhone, follow these steps:

Method 1: Delete a mail account from the Settings app

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
3. Tap on the Accounts tab.
4. Find the mail account you want to delete and swipe left on it.
5. Tap on Delete Account.
6. Confirm that you want to delete the account by tapping Delete.

Method 2: Delete a mail account from the Mail app

1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the Mailboxes tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Find the mail account you want to delete and swipe left on it.
5. Tap on Delete.
6. Confirm that you want to delete the account by tapping Delete.

Note: If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Gmail, you may need to delete the account from the app itself rather than from the Settings app or Mail app.

What happens when you delete a mail account?

When you delete a mail account, the following will happen:

• The account will be removed from your iPhone's Mail app.
• Any emails stored on your iPhone will be deleted.
• You will no longer receive new emails from that account.
• You will need to reconfigure the account if you want to use it again in the future.

Tips:

• Before deleting a mail account, make sure you've backed up any important emails or data you want to keep.
• If you're deleting a mail account that's associated with a specific app or service (e.g., a work email account), you may need to contact the app or service provider to cancel the account or transfer ownership.
• If you're having trouble deleting a mail account, try restarting your iPhone or contacting your email provider for assistance.