Email Account setup in Apple Mail on iPhone (iOS 18)

Follow these steps to configure your email account using the default Mail app on your iPhone running iOS 18.

✅ Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Step 1: Open the Settings App

Go to your iPhone’s Home screen, and tap Settings.

Step 2: Go to Settings > Apps

Scroll down and tap Apps (if available). If not, proceed directly to Mail in the Settings list.

Step 3: Tap Mail

Tap the Mail app under Apps.

Step 4: Tap Mail Accounts

Tap Mail Accounts to manage your mail accounts.

Step 5: Tap Add Account

Tap Add Account to begin adding a new email account.

Step 6: Tap Other

From the list of available account types, tap Other.

Step 7: Tap Add Mail Account

Tap Add Mail Account at the top of the screen.

Step 8: Enter Your Account Details

Fill in the following fields:

• Name: Your display name (e.g., John Doe)

• Email: Your full email address

• Password: Your Webmail password

• Description: A name to identify this account on your device

Then tap Next.

Step 9: Select IMAP

Make sure IMAP is selected.

Step 10: Enter Server Settings

Incoming Mail Server:

• Host Name: mail.yourdomain.co.zw

• Username: your full email address

• Password: your password

Outgoing Mail Server:

• Host Name: mail.yourdomain.co.zw

• Username: your full email address

• Password: your password

⚠️ Note: Even if labeled optional, the username and password are required for the outgoing mail server.

Tap Next in the upper-right corner.

Step 11: Tap Save

Disable syncing of Notes (toggle should be grey), then tap Save.

Step 12: Tap the Account You Added

Tap on the newly added account. It will appear with the description you entered earlier.

Step 13: Tap Account Settings

Tap Account Settings.

Step 14: Tap Advanced

Scroll to the bottom and tap Advanced.

Step 15: Configure Mailbox Behaviours

Ensure the correct server folders are selected:

• Drafts Mailbox: Drafts

• Sent Mailbox: Sent

• Deleted Mailbox: Trash

• Archive Mailbox: Archive

Tip: If a folder is not visible, log in to Webmail, move an email into that folder, then return to Mail settings and try again.

Step 16: Set IMAP Path Prefix

Scroll down and enter INBOX (all uppercase) as the IMAP Path Prefix.

Step 17: Tap Back and Then Done

Tap the Back arrow in the upper-left corner, then tap Done to finish setup.

✅ You're All Set!

Your email account is now successfully configured in the Apple Mail app on your iPhone.