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Creating a new mailbox on iPhone and ipad

Suddenly I am getting a message that I can't create a mailbox on the server. This is happening on my phone and pad. Anything I should try?

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on May 29, 2020 1:03 PM

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razmee209

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Posted on May 29, 2020 1:29 PM

Ask your mail provider or look at their support site.

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razmee209

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May 29, 2020 1:29 PM in response to PineBradZip

Ask your mail provider or look at their support site.

Creating a new mailbox on iPhone and ipad

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