Configuring IMAP in iOS5
Follow these instructions to configure IMAPInternet Message Access Protocol in iOS5:
NOTE
The following configuration requires an Internet connection.
1. Tap Settings and select Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
2. In the Accounts section, tap Add Account.
3. From the list, select Other.
4. Select Add Mail Account and enter the following information:
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Name: |
[your name] |
| Address: |
[full email address] |
| Password: |
[your password] |
| Description: |
[meaningful description] |
5. Tap Next. The device will connect to the Internet and check your account.
6. Select IMAP and enter the following information:
| Incoming Mail Server Details: | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Name: | [IMAP server name] |
| User Name: | [full email address] |
| Password: | [your password] |
| Outgoing Mail Server Details: | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Name: | [SMTP server name] |
| User Name: | [User name] |
| Password: |
[your password] |
Outgoing Mail Server details must be provided by your Systems Administrator.
7. Tap Next. If you receive an error indicating that you Cannot Connect Using SSL, tap Yes to continue without SSL, then tap Save.
NOTE
SSL can be configured after you save the new email account. If SSL is not enabled, the connection will be unencrypted.
8. From Mail, Contacts, Calendars, locate the account you created under the Accounts section.
9. Tap the account name, scroll to Advanced.
10. Under Incoming Settings, change Server Port number to the default port number 44143 or the port number specified by your Systems Administrator.
11. Tap Use SSL to turn it on.
12. Tap Next. The device will verify the information you entered.