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To set up an iPhone to access VPOP3' | To set up an iPhone to access VPOP3' | ||
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+ | =====Adding the mail account to your iPhone/ | ||
These instructions apply to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and are for iOS5. Other versions of iOS should be similar | These instructions apply to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and are for iOS5. Other versions of iOS should be similar | ||
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- Scroll down and fill in the Outgoing Mail Server details. The details are the same as for incoming mail. | - Scroll down and fill in the Outgoing Mail Server details. The details are the same as for incoming mail. | ||
- Press Save | - Press Save | ||
+ | - If you receive a prompt saying " | ||
For general advice on using mobile devices, see [[using_a_mobile_phone_with_vpop3|Using a mobile phone with VPOP3]] | For general advice on using mobile devices, see [[using_a_mobile_phone_with_vpop3|Using a mobile phone with VPOP3]] | ||
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+ | =====iOS Mail and SSL===== | ||
+ | There are two methods to support SSL encryption in email. The current way uses the same ' | ||
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+ | It appears that the automatic setup system for iOS mail accounts only handles the obsolete method, even though the mail client itself handles the current method as well. | ||
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+ | So, to use SSL encryption, follow the steps below (yes, it is a bit dumb that this is necessary (other email clients handle this automatically), | ||
+ | - During setup, tell your iPhone/iPad to trying setting up the account without SSL | ||
+ | - In the Mail Account list, tap the account you have just added | ||
+ | - Tap the line beginning with **Account** at the top, to edit the account settings | ||
+ | - Tap the Outgoing Mail Server **SMTP** line | ||
+ | - Tap the ***Primary Server** line | ||
+ | - Select the **Use SSL** option | ||
+ | - Ensure the **Server Port** is correct - usually either 25 or 587 as appropriate (not 465) | ||
+ | - Tap **Done**, and **< | ||
+ | - Tap **Advanced** at the bottom | ||
+ | - Select the **Use SSL** option | ||
+ | - You will note that the ' | ||
+ | - Tap **< |