when i try to create a new mailbox in iphone the message is "The mailbox couldn't be created on the server" Now what?

when I try to create a new mailbox in iphone the message is "The mailbox couldn"t be created on the server" How can I create a new mailbox?

iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 22, 2022 10:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2022 11:20 AM

That sounds like your email account is configured as a POP account, not an IMAP account. Go to Settings>Mail>Accounts>tap on the account you are trying to add the new mailbox to. On the next page, what is the heading above the account? Does it say IMAP or POP?

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