My iPad keeps saying it cannot retrieve my email

I've tried everything I can think of to make it work but it just says over an over cannot retrieve mail

iPad 2, iOS 7.1.1

Posted on Jun 1, 2014 3:57 PM

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Jun 3, 2014 7:58 AM in response to Trouth1027

Hello there, Trouth1027.


The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great recommendations for troubleshooting Mail issues on your iOS device:


iOS: Troubleshooting Mail

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3899

Try these basic troubleshooting steps first

  1. Tap Safari and attempt to load a webpage (try any webpage). If you can load a webpage, then your device has Internet access. If you are unable to load a webpage, follow these troubleshooting steps.

    Try to use an alternate Internet connection if available:

    1. Try a different Wi-Fi connection
    2. If your iOS device has an active cellular data plan, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn off Wi-Fi.
    3. If the affected email account is provided by your Internet provider, see if your issue is resolved while connected to your home Wi-Fi network.*
  2. Log in to your email provider's website to ensure that the account is active and the password is correct.
  3. Restart your iOS device.
  4. Delete the affected email account from your device.
    • Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    • Choose the affected email account, then tap Delete Account.
    • Add your account again.


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities


Cheers,

Pedro.

Jun 3, 2014 9:13 AM in response to Trouth1027

iOS: Unable to send or receive email

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3899


Can’t Send Emails on iPad – Troubleshooting Steps

http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-cant-send-emails-troubleshooting-steps/


Setting up and troubleshooting Mail

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/mail/


Using a POP account with multiple devices

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3228


iOS: Adding an email account

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4810


iOS: Setting up an Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1694


iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010 may not display contacts and calendars after sync

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1944


Server does not allow relaying email error, fix

http://appletoolbox.com/2012/01/server-does-not-allow-relaying-email-error-fix/


Why Does My iPad Say “Cannot Connect to Server”?

http://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8693415_ipad-say-cannot-connect-server.html


Gmail Account Will Not Connect to Gmail Server

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3058


How to Delete Email on the iPad

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Delete-Email-On-The-Ipad.htm


How to Mass Delete Emails from iPhone and iPad Inbox (with video)

http://suiteminute.com/how-to-mass-delete-emails-from-iphone-and-ipad-inbox/


How to delete ALL mail messages from iPhone/iPad in one step

http://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2014/01/how-to-delete-al l-mail-messages-from-iphoneipad-in-one-step/


How to add, send and open iPad email attachments

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/ipad-email-attachments.html


How to Sync Contacts with Your iPad Using iTunes

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-sync-contacts-with-your-ipad-using- itunes.html


Importing a Contact List CSV to the iPad

http://techchannel.radioshack.com/importing-contact-list-csv-ipad-2235.html


iOS: ‘Mailbox Locked’, account is in use on another device, or prompt to re-enter POP3 password

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2621


iCloud: Create a group and add contacts to it

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2667


eMail Groups - You can use a third party app that many users recommend.

MailShot - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailshot-pro-group-email-done/id445996226?mt=8

Group Email - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailshot-pro-group-email-done/id445996226?mt=8


iPad Mail

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/mail/


Configuration problems with IMAP e-mail on iOS with a non-standard SSL port.

http://colinrobbins.me/2013/02/09/configuration-problems-with-imap-e-mail-on-ios -with-a-non-standard-ssl-port/


Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) No data/files will be erased. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430


Or this - Delete the account in Mail and then set it up again. Settings->Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Accounts Tap on the Account, then on the red button that says Remove Account.


How to delete an email account on your iPad

http://www.shoppepro.com/support/knowledgebase/228/How-to-delete-an-email-accoun t-on-your-iPad.html


 Cheers, Tom

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