Q: I keep getting cannot get mail, connection to server failed

Check with your email provider to see if any settings require changing.   Here in the UK most of them are helpful and will talk you through your settings.

Try force quitting the mail app.  Double tap the home button. Scroll sideways if needed to bring the app preview up and on the screen. Then flick that preview up and off the screen to close the app. Then tap on the home screen preview to exit the mode.

Try to get your mail again.

If that doesn't work, try a reset. Hold down the sleep and home keys for about 20 seconds. When you see the silver apple, let go and let it reboot and try.

One last thing to try, go into settings, mail, contacts and calendar and delete your mail account that's not functioning. then exit out and go back in and re- add it. Sometimes when things get mucked up the way to fix it is to just start over.

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

Error: “Server Unavailable” when accessing Yahoo on iOS devices

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/mobile-mail/error-server-unavailable-accessing-yahoo-i os-devices-sln8834.html?impressions=true

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 Attach Photos and Videos to Emails on an iPhone or  iPad

http://www.wikihow.com/Attach-Photos-and-Videos-to-Emails-on-an-iPhone-or-iPad

iPad Basics: Sending an Email With An Attachment

http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/ipad-basics-sending-an-email-with-an-attachment

How to add, send and open iPad email attachments

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

How to Send Multiple email Attachments from your iPad or iPhone

http://ipadacademy.com/2014/03/how-to-send-multiple-email-attachments-from-your- ipad-or-iphone

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

Group Email! Mail Client with Attachments and Cloud Services

https://itunes.apple.com/app/group-email!-mail-client-attachments/id380690305?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