No outgoing mail server on iphone

The frustration of not being able to send emails from your iPhone!

If you're seeing an error message saying "No outgoing mail server" on your iPhone, it's likely due to a misconfiguration or an issue with your email account settings. Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

  1. Check your email account settings:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Passwords & Accounts > [your email account].
    • Ensure that the "Outgoing Mail Server" is set correctly. It should match the settings provided by your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
    • Make sure the "Username" and "Password" fields are filled in correctly.
  2. Verify your email provider's settings:
    • Check your email provider's website or documentation for the correct outgoing mail server settings.
    • Note down the settings, including the server name, port number, and authentication method (e.g., SSL/TLS, STARTTLS).
  3. Reset your email account settings:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Passwords & Accounts > [your email account].
    • Tap "Reset" next to "Outgoing Mail Server".
    • Enter your email account password and confirm.
  4. Check your iPhone's network settings:
    • Go to Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data (depending on your iPhone model).
    • Ensure that your iPhone is connected to a cellular network or Wi-Fi.
  5. Try sending an email using a different email client:
    • Open the Mail app on your iPhone and try sending an email using a different email client (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo Mail).
    • If you're able to send emails using a different client, it may indicate an issue with your iPhone's Mail app or email account settings.
  6. Reset your iPhone's Mail app:
    • Go to Settings > [your name] > Passwords & Accounts > [your email account].
    • Tap "Reset" next to "Mail".
    • Confirm that you want to reset the Mail app.
  7. Contact your email provider's support:
    • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.
    • They may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional guidance on setting up your email account on your iPhone.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "No outgoing mail server" error on your iPhone and start sending emails again.