can't add a second mail account on Apple Watch 10.2

I was able to set up one of my two gmail accounts on my new apple watch via the Apple Mail app. but it does not seem to let me add any further accounts, despite the online guide indicating I should be able to. When i go to the "Include Mail" option, it just brings up the folders of the 1st account that was added. the guide seems to indicate that i should be able to add an additional account. when i click on "Accounts" there are no further options to add (or delete) any further accounts of any type. Please advise.

Posted on Dec 31, 2023 3:58 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2024 8:12 AM

I figured it out. I had deactivated the 2nd gmail account in the iPhone Mail app (i use the gmail app and I think I was getting "double" notifications). this caused it to not show up in the Watch iPhone app. once i reactivated it in the first, i was able to add it in the latter.

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Dec 31, 2023 4:42 PM in response to David M Brewer

Thank you for the fast response. I do (have both on my phone), yes. i dont see any place where i can add the second account on the iphone watch app, however. interestingly i do get (all) notifications on my phone.


The guide provides these instructions:


    1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
    2. Tap My Watch, then go to Mail > Include Mail.
    3. Tap the accounts you want to see on your Apple Watch below Accounts. You can specify multiple accounts—for example, iCloud and the account you use at work.


When i click on Include Mail (step 2), it brings me to the screen where i can choose which folders to show from the previously added account, but there is no place to "specify multiple accounts" (step 3).

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