The fastest way to change your email on iPhone

Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts, tap the account you want to change, then tap Account at the top of that screen. You'll see your email address listed there. Tap it, change it to your new email, and tap Save. The change takes effect when ready on your phone.

This works if you're changing the email address that appears when you send messages from that account. It does not change your actual Apple ID, your iCloud email, or your password — only the "from" address people see when they receive your mail.

If you're trying to add a completely different email account to your iPhone instead of changing an existing one, that's a different process. The steps below cover both situations.

Key Takeaways

  • Changing the display email address takes 30 seconds: Settings > Mail > Accounts > select account > Account > edit the address > Save.
  • If your email provider requires you to update your password at the same time, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > select account > Password and enter the new one.
  • Some email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) let you add alternate addresses through their own website, then sync those changes to your iPhone automatically.
  • If you're switching to a completely different email account, add the new account in Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account instead of editing the old one.
  • After you change your email address, check that mail is still arriving by sending yourself a test message from another device.

When your email provider requires a password change too

Some email services (particularly Gmail and Outlook) require you to update your password in your iPhone settings when you change your email address. If you try to save the new email address and get an error message, this is usually why.

Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts, tap the account, then tap Password. Enter your current password for that email account and tap Save. Then go back and change the email address as described above.

If you don't know your current password, you'll need to reset it through your email provider's website first. For Gmail, go to myaccount.google.com and select Security. For Outlook, go to account.microsoft.com and select Security. For Yahoo, go to account.yahoo.com and select Account Security. Once you've reset it, come back to your iPhone and enter the new password in Settings.

Adding a new email account instead of changing the old one

If you want to keep your old email account on your iPhone and add a new one alongside it, don't edit the existing account. Instead, add a fresh account.

Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account. Choose your email provider from the list (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, AOL, or Other if yours isn't listed). Enter your new email address and password, then tap Next. Your iPhone will verify the account and ask which data you want to sync — mail, contacts, calendars, notes. Choose what you need and tap Save.

Both accounts will now appear in your Mail app. When you compose a new message, you can choose which account to send from by tapping the From: field.

Syncing changes you made on Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo's website

If you added an alternate email address through Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo's own website, your iPhone should pick up that change automatically within a few minutes. If it doesn't, force a refresh by going to Settings > Mail > Accounts, tapping the account, and scrolling down to tap Fetch New Data.

For Gmail specifically: log into myaccount.google.com, go to Personal info, and look for Email. You can add alternate addresses there, and Gmail will let you send from any of them. Your iPhone will see all of them in the From: field when you compose mail.

For Outlook: log into outlook.live.com, select Settings (the gear icon), then View all Outlook settings > Mail > Sync email. You can add aliases there, and they'll sync to your phone within minutes.

What to do if mail stops arriving after you change your email

If you changed your email address on your iPhone but mail isn't coming through, the most common cause is that your email provider's server doesn't recognize the new address yet. Wait 15 minutes, then send yourself a test message from another device (a computer, tablet, or friend's phone) to the new address.

If the test message doesn't arrive, go back to Settings > Mail > Accounts, tap the account, and check that the email address is spelled correctly. Then tap Password and re-enter your password to force your iPhone to re-authenticate with the server.

If you're still not receiving mail after 30 minutes, the issue may be on your email provider's side. Log into your email account on a computer and check that the address change was saved there too. Some providers require you to confirm the new address through a verification email before it becomes active.

Removing an email account from your iPhone

If you want to delete an account entirely rather than change it, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts, tap the account you want to remove, scroll to the bottom, and tap Delete Account. Choose whether to keep or delete the data stored on your phone, then confirm.

Deleting an account from your iPhone does not delete it from your email provider's server — your messages and contacts stay safe there. You're only removing it from this device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my email on iPhone change my Apple ID?

No. Your Apple ID is separate from your Mail account. If you want to change the email address linked to your Apple ID, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Password & Security > Edit, not through the Mail settings. Changing one does not affect the other.

Can I send from multiple email addresses on the same iPhone account?

Yes. Add each email address as a separate account in Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account. When you compose a message, tap the From field to choose which address to send from. You can also set a default sending address in Settings > Mail > Default Account.

What happens to old emails if I change my email address?

Your old emails stay on your email provider's server and on your iPhone. Changing the address only affects new messages going forward. If you want to see old mail, keep the old account on your phone or log into it on a computer.

Why does my iPhone keep asking for my password after I changed my email?

Your email provider's server may not have registered the address change yet, or your password may have expired. Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > select the account > Password and re-enter your current password. If you've forgotten it, reset it through your email provider's website first.

Can I change my email address without losing my contacts and calendar?

Yes. When you add a new email account, your iPhone asks which data to sync. Select Contacts and Calendars if you want them on the new account too. Your old account stays on your phone with all its data unless you delete it.