My settings icon is not showing on my iphone - how do I get it back?

Hello there MegWilliams,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

It sounds like you are unable to find the Settings app to configure your device.

First I would try searching the device using Spotlight.

You can also use Spotlight Search to find and open apps.

Choose which apps and content are searched. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search. You can also change the search order.

From: iPhone User Guide

http://help.apple.com/iphone/7/#/iph3c511548

If you are unable to locate it there, I would attempt backing up your device to iTunes, then restore your device.

iOS: How to back up and restore your content

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

All the very best,

Sterling

Default apps are part of the iOS and cannot be deleted. Search all home screens and all folders and/or search for it with Spotlight, that will tell you what folder it's in.

Also check Settings > General > Restrictions to see if it has been restricted.

If not found, Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout.