
If you have an iCloud email account, reach out to Apple support for help. There may be a high-level issue with your account that only a customer support representative can fix.

If your iPhone still says there’s an “Account Error” in Mail, it’s time to contact your email provider. Set up your email account like new, then open the Mail app to see if the error has been resolved. Next, go back to Settings -> Mail -> Accounts and tap Add Account. Tap Accounts and select the email account currently experiencing the error. Rather than trying to troubleshoot the issue, we’re going to completely erase what’s causing the error. Deeper account issues can be difficult to track down. When the update is complete, open the Mail app and see if the Account Error has been resolved.ĭelete Your Account And Set It Up Like Newĭeleting your account and setting it up like new can give it a fresh start.
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Tap Download and Install or Install Now if an iOS update is available. Open Settings and tap General -> Software Update. Native apps can only be updated by updating the iOS version on your iPhone. iOS updates contain bug fixes, one of which may help resolve the account error your iPhone is currently experiencing.

Mail is a native iOS app, meaning it comes pre-installed on your iPhone. Reopen the Mail app to see if the error has been fixed. Finally, tap Re-enter password and type in the password for your email account. Tap Accounts and select your email account. Sometimes it’s necessary, especially if you recently upgraded to a new iPhone or changed your email account password.

The fix might be as simple as re-entering your password. A missing or incorrect password is the most common cause of an “Account Error” in the Mail app.
