Key Takeaways
- Add your iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, or other popular accounts to manage email, contacts, and calendars.
- Easily configure services like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook through built-in account options.
- Customize each section individually under Mail, Contacts, and Calendar settings.
iPhone 16 supports a wide range of email, contact, and calendar services—including iCloud, Google, Microsoft Exchange, and more. Setting these up lets you sync important information across all your devices for seamless communication and scheduling.
To set up a mail account:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps > Mail.
- Tap Accounts > Add Account.
- Choose one of the following:
- Tap a listed service like iCloud, Gmail, or Microsoft Exchange, then sign in with your credentials.
- Tap Other, then tap Add Mail Account and enter the required details manually.
You can view or remove accounts later by returning to Mail > Accounts.
To set up a contacts account:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps > Contacts.
- Tap Accounts > Add Account.
- Choose one of the following:
- Select a listed service and sign in with your credentials.
- Tap Other, then choose Add LDAP Account or Add CardDAV Account, and enter the server and login details provided by your organization.
CardDAV and LDAP are often used by schools or corporate networks for syncing contact lists.
To set up a calendar account:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps > Calendar.
- Tap Accounts > Add Account.
- Choose one of the following:
- Select a service like iCloud or Microsoft Exchange, then log in.
- Tap Other, then:
- Select Add CalDAV Account to sync with a calendar server.
- Select Add Subscribed Calendar to enter a .ics URL or subscribe to an online calendar.
You can also import .ics calendar files directly from the Mail app if sent as an attachment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I add the same account to Mail, Contacts, and Calendar separately?
Yes. Once added, many services let you toggle which data types (Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Notes) to sync individually from the account settings.
2. What should I do if I can’t find my service listed?
Tap Other under Add Account and manually enter the account type and credentials (IMAP, CalDAV, CardDAV, etc.) if your service isn’t shown.
3. How do I remove an account I no longer use?
Go to Settings > Apps > Mail/Contacts/Calendar > Accounts, tap the account, and select Delete Account.