Connect your Mail account to your iPhone's server again
Do you see the error message "Cannot verify server identity" on your iPhone? This means your Mail account isn't connecting properly to your device. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to fix it. Here's what to do when you cannot verify server identity on your iPhone.
Why Can't I Verify Server Identity on My iPhone?
If you can't verify server identity on your iPhone, your Mail account is having trouble syncing. This can happen if it doesn't have the right permissions when you first add it or even software issues. Delete the Mail account from your iPhone, and then add it again.
Steps
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Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.
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Tap Mail . You'll need to scroll down to find this option.
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Tap Accounts . This will be at the center of the page.
- You'll see a list of all added email accounts on your iPhone.
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Tap the account. A new page will open.
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Tap Delete Account . This is at the bottom in red font.
- You may need to tap Delete Account again to confirm.
- Return to the Accounts page.
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Add your email account again. Tap Add Account at the bottom, select your provider, and enter the login information.
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Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.
- Resetting your network settings will forget any Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN /APN settings. [1] X Research source
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Tap General . You can find this towards the middle of the page.
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Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone . This will be at the bottom of the page, above Shut Down .
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Tap Reset . You can find this at the bottom.
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Tap Reset Network Settings . This is the second option.
- It may take a few moments to reset.
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Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.
- This will reset your Network Settings, Keyboard Dictionary, Home screen layout , and Location & Privacy settings.
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Tap General . You can find this towards the middle of the page.
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Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone . This will be at the bottom of the page, above Shut Down .
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Tap Reset . You can find this at the bottom.
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Tap Reset All Settings . This is the first option.
- It may take a few moments to reset.
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Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.
- If you can't verify server identity, you can try disabling the SSL certificate for your account.
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Tap Mail . You'll need to scroll down to find this option.
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Tap Accounts . This will be at the center of the page.
- You'll see a list of all added email accounts on your iPhone.
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Tap the account. A new page will open.
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Tap Account Settings . This is towards the bottom, above Delete Account .
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Tap Advanced . You can find this at the bottom of the page.
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