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How to set up a POP email account on your iPad

Follow these steps to add a POP email account to your iPad using the built-in Mail app.

1 min read Updated 9 Jun 2026

Follow these steps to add a POP email account to your iPad using the built-in Mail app. You will need your email address, password, and the incoming and outgoing mail server details from Kualo.

Add the account

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPad. Its location on your home screen may vary.

    Settings icon

  2. Go to Mail and tap Accounts, then tap Add Account.

    Mail, Contacts, Calendars screen

  3. Tap Other.

    Account type selection

  4. Tap Add Mail Account.

    Add Mail Account option

  5. Enter your Name, Email address, and Password. A description is filled in automatically, but you can change it if you like. Tap Next.

    Account details screen

    Description field

Enter server settings

  1. At the top of the next screen, select POP.

    POP/IMAP selection

  2. Under Incoming Mail Server, enter the Host Name, User Name, and Password.

    Incoming mail server fields

  3. Under Outgoing Mail Server, enter the Host Name, User Name, and Password.

    Outgoing mail server fields

  4. Tap Save.

    Save button

If you are unsure of your mail server settings, log in to cPanel and go to Email Accounts. Select Connect Devices next to the relevant address to see the recommended server details.

Check your email

Your new account will now appear under Accounts in Settings.

Account listed under Accounts

  1. Press the Home button (or swipe up on newer iPads) to return to the home screen, then tap the Mail icon. Its location may vary.

    Mail icon on home screen

  2. If you have more than one email account set up, they are all listed here. Tap the account you just added to view your inbox.

    Accounts list in Mail

    Inbox view

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