To set up a connection to your StartMail account in Apple Mail on iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, follow the instructions below.
- Go to Settings > Mail, then tap Accounts.
- Tap Add Account.
- Tap Other
- Tap Add Mail Account
- Enter the information below:
- Name: the name you want to have as your display name. This is shown towards your recipients.
- Email: your full StartMail email address
- Password: the password shown in the "Add device password" popup. Please note that this is not your regular account password.
- Description: enter the description of the account. This is useful if you have multiple email accounts.
Tap Next when you are finished.
- In the next screen, make sure IMAP is selected at the top, then enter the information below
- Name, email address and description: these should be pre-filled from your last screen.
Incoming Mail Server
- Host name: imap.startmail.com
- Username: your full StartMail email address.
- Password: the password shown in the "Add device password" popup. (This password may already be filled out).
Outgoing Mail Server
- Host name: smtp.startmail.com
- Username: your full StartMail email address.
- Password: the password shown in the "Add device password" popup. (This password may already be filled out).
Tap Next when you are finished. It may take a few seconds for the next page to become available.
- Make sure the "Mail" app remains enabled. (StartMail does not use the "Notes" app). Click Save.
