Set up email using the iOS Mail app

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Set up an Office 365, Exchange, or Outlook.com email in the iOS Mail app

Step 1
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Go to your iPhone or iPad’s Settings > scroll down and tap Accounts & Passwords > Add Account.

Note: If you’re on iOS 10, go to Mail > Accounts >Add Account.

Device Settings > Accounts & Passwords

Tap "Add Account"

Step 2
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Select Exchange.

Choose Exchange

Step 3
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Enter your Office 365, Exchange, or Outlook.com email address and a description of your account. Tap Next.

Exchange Sign In

Tap Sign In.

Tap Sign In if using O365 or tap Configure Manually if you have your organization's server settings.

Note: Tap Configure manually if you need to enter server settings.

Step 4
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Enter the password associated with your email account. Tap Sign in or Next.

Enter your O365 work or school account password.

Step 5
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The Mail app may request certain permissions. Tap Accept.

Tap Allow if prompted to give permission.

Step 6
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Choose the services you want to sync with your iOS device and tap Save. You’re done!

Account sync settings