iPhone and iPad Email Set Up

iPhone and iPad Email Setup

Configure IMAP for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.  IMAP will allow you to retrieve emails and folders from SmarterMail and leave a copy of the emails on the server.

Select POP3 if you would rather your mail is saved in a mailbox on the remote server until you check your mail.  When you check your mail, all of the mail is downloaded to your device and is no longer maintained on the server.  If you use POP3 and are traveling or check your mail from multiple locations, you will not be able to view any of your old mail because the messages only exist on the device/computer on which you downloaded your mail.

As iPhone settings are constantly updated it’s best to check directly with Apple support for specific directions.  Make sure to use the Mail Server and Port settings listed below.

Incoming/Outgoing Server:  email.tidalhosting.com
Encryption Method: SSL/TLS
Incoming Port: 993
Outgoing Port: 465

Follow these steps to create a SmarterMail IMAP connection:

  1. On the iPhone, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  3. Tap Add Account.
  4. Tap Other.
  5. Tap Add Mail Account.
  6. Complete the Name, Address (email address), Password and Description fields.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Ensure IMAP is selected.
  9. Enter your incoming mail server information:
    • Hostname is email.tidalhosting.com
    • Password is the same password used to access webmail.
  10. Enter your outgoing mail server information:
    • Hostname is email.tidalhosting.com
    • Password is the same password used to access webmail.
  11. Tap Next.
  12. The iPhone will attempt to establish an SSL connection to your IMAP and SMTP servers. If this succeeds, you will be done and can proceed to step 13. If this fails, you will see the prompt, “Do you want to try setting up the account without SSL?”
    • Tap No.
    • Tap Save.
    • When prompted, “This account may not be able to send or receive emails. Are you sure you want to save,” tap Save.
  13. Tap the account you just added (identified by your email address)
  14. Scroll down and tap the SMTP button.
  15. Select the server you just added, identified by the hostname from step 9.
  16. Select SSL.
  17. Select Password for Authentication
  18. Select 465 for Server Port.
  19. Tap the SMTP button to go back.
  20. Tap your email address to go back.
  21. Tap Advanced.
  22. Scroll down to Incoming Settings.
  23. Select SSL.
  24. Select Password for Authentication.
  25. Select 993 for Server Port.
  26. Tap your email address to go back.
  27. Tap Mail to go back.
  28. Tap the Home button.
  29. Tap the Mail App to check your configuration.

Note: If Outlook still cannot verify your account information, please contact support at [email protected]  or call 603-766-4680.

Go to Apple Support