How to set up email on Apple iOS

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to set up your Open-Xchange (POP/IMAP) mailbox on your iOS device using the Mail app.

1. From the Home screen go Settings -> Apps -> Mail -> Mail Accounts.

2. Tap Add Account

3. Tap Other.

4. Tap Add Mail Account.

5. On the New Account screen, enter your name, email address, password and a description for your account. Then tap Next.

Note: Mail will try to find your email settings. After the account lookup completes, you will need to enter the email settings manually. Follow the steps below to finish your account setup.

6. Choose IMAP for your new account and enter the following information. Then tap Next.

Incoming Mail Server:
 Host Name: Your full server address.
 User Name: Your full email address.
 Password: The email password you use to sign in to your account.
 
 Outgoing Mail Server:
 Host Name: Your full server address.
 User Name: Your full email address. (required)
 Password: The email password you use to sign in to your account. (required)

7. The Mail app will verify if your email settings are correct. If they are incorrect, please edit them and make sure that they are properly configured.

8. On the next screen, you will be able to select which mailbox items you want to synchronize (by default sync is enabled only for the mail folders, but you can turn it on for Notes as well).

Tap Save to finish the account setup.

See also: IMAP configuration instructions