How-To
← All guidesPhones & Tablets

How to Remove an Email Account from an iPhone or iPad

Stop an account from syncing to the device without deleting the mailbox itself.

Quick Answer

Open Mail account settings, select the account, and choose Delete Account or the equivalent removal option.

Step by Step

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Open Mail settings or Apps → Mail.
  3. Open Accounts or Mail Accounts.
  4. Select the account.
  5. Choose Delete Account or the equivalent removal option.
  6. Confirm.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Removing an account from the device normally does not delete the mailbox at the provider.
  • Locally stored data that exists only on the device may be removed.

Related Guides