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how_to:iphone [2014/12/16 10:04] paulhow_to:iphone [2014/12/16 10:05] – [iOS Mail and SSL] paul
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 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]]
  
-====iOS Mail and SSL====+=====iOS Mail and SSL=====
 There are two methods to support SSL encryption in email. The current way uses the same 'port' as normal, and sends a command to start encryption, and an obsolete way uses an alternate port. There are two methods to support SSL encryption in email. The current way uses the same 'port' as normal, and sends a command to start encryption, and an obsolete way uses an alternate port.
  
 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. 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.
  
-So, to use SSL encryption, follow the steps below (yes, they are a bit dumb, but talk to Apple about that):+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), but talk to Apple about that):
   - During setup, tell your iPhone/iPad to trying setting up the account without SSL   - 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   - In the Mail Account list, tap the account you have just added
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