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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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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 ' | There are two methods to support SSL encryption in email. The current way uses the same ' | ||
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 |