Setting up an IMAP email account on your iPad allows you to synchronize emails across all your devices. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is ideal for users who want to access their emails from various locations, as it updates all changes made, such as deleting or moving emails, across every device. This tutorial shows you how to add an IMAP email account to your iPad.
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How To Setup An IMAP Email Account On iPad
This tutorial assumes you have logged in to your Hosted.com Account and set up your email in your Control Panel.
1. Tap on Settings on your iPad.
2. Navigate to your Mail settings, by scrolling down and selecting Mail..

3. Add a New Account by tapping Add Account at the bottom of the list.

4. Choose Other from the list of email providers.

5. Tap on Add Mail Account and enter the required information:
- Name: What you want to appear on your outgoing Emails.
- Mail: Full email address.
- Password: Email account password.
- Description: To help identify the email account e.g. My Private/Work Email.

6. On the next screen, select IMAP at the top of the screen.

7. Enter in the Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) settings from your email hosting provider.
- Host Name: Provider’s IMAP server address (e.g., imap.hosted.com).
- User Name: Your email address.
- Password: Password for your email account.

8. Enter in the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings.
- Host Name: Provider’s SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.hosted.com).
- User Name: Your email address.
- Password: The password for the Outgoing Main Server.
9. After entering all required details, tap Save. Your IMAP email account is now set up on your iPad; it will be displayed under Accounts.

10. Press Home to return to the home screen. To check your emails, tap Mail (its location may vary). If you have multiple accounts.

11. Select the newly added email account to view its inbox.

Additional Information
Why Choose IMAP?
Many users prefer IMAP because it synchronizes emails and folders across devices. Unlike POP, which downloads emails to a single device, IMAP offers greater flexibility by allowing access from multiple locations and devices.
Syncing Across Devices
With IMAP, all changes made on your iPad, such as or marking emails as read, or moving emails between folders, are synced across all other devices using the same email account.
IMAP Port Numbers:
Some email providers may require specific port numbers for incoming (IMAP) and outgoing (SMTP) servers. If you experience issues during setup, check with your provider for accurate port information.
SSL Encryption:
Ensure SSL encryption is enabled for incoming and outgoing mail servers. This adds a layer of security during transmission, which is especially important when using public networks.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- If you encounter problems, verify that you have entered the correct password.
- Check that your incoming and outgoing server settings are accurate.
- Ensure that your iPad is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network, as an internet connection is necessary for setup.
Login to Hosted.com Account
1. Go to the Hosted.com Login website page.

2. Enter your Email and Password and click the “Sign In” button.