My iPhone Says “Account Error” In Mail. Here’s The Fix!

You went to check your Mail inbox on your iPhone when you received a notification saying “Account Error.” No matter what you try, you can’t read your emails! In this article, I’ll explain how to fix the problem when your iPhone says “Account Error” in Mail.

Close And Reopen App

While it’s uncommon, closing and reopening the Mail app can sometimes fix minor glitches that may cause an account error. If you have an iPhone with a Home button, double-click it to open the app switcher. If your iPhone doesn’t have a Home button, swipe up from the very bottom to the center of the screen to open the app switcher.

Once the app switcher is open, swipe the Mail app up and off the top of the screen to close it. Now that the Mail app is closed, go back to the Home screen and open it again. If you’re still seeing an Account Error, move onto the next step.

Enter Or Update Your Mail Password

A missing or incorrect password is the most common cause of an “Account Error” in the Mail app. The fix might be as simple as re-entering your password. Sometimes it’s necessary, especially if you recently upgraded to a new iPhone or changed your email account password.

Open Settings and tap Mail. Tap Accounts and select your email account. Finally, tap Re-enter password and type in the password for your email account. Reopen the Mail app to see if the error has been fixed.

Update Your iPhone

Mail is a native iOS app, meaning it comes pre-installed on your iPhone. 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.

Open Settings and tap General -> Software Update. Tap Download and Install or Install Now if an iOS update is available. When the update is complete, open the Mail app and see if the Account Error has been resolved.

Delete Your Account And Set It Up Like New

Deleting your account and setting it up like new can give it a fresh start. Deeper account issues can be difficult to track down. Rather than trying to troubleshoot the issue, we’re going to completely erase what’s causing the error.

Open Settings and tap Mail. Tap Accounts and select the email account currently experiencing the error. Finally, tap Delete Account.

Next, go back to Settings -> Mail -> Accounts and tap Add Account. Set up your email account like new, then open the Mail app to see if the error has been resolved.

Contact Your Email Provider

If your iPhone still says there’s an “Account Error” in Mail, it’s time to contact your email provider. There may be a high-level issue with your account that only a customer support representative can fix.

If you have an iCloud email account, reach out to Apple support for help. Apple provides help online, over-the-phone, and in-person. Make sure to schedule an appointment if you plan on going into your local Apple Store!

Account Error: Fixed!

You’ve fixed the problem and can read your emails again! Make sure to share this article on social media to teach your friends and family how to fix the problem when they see an “Account Error” in the Mail app. Leave a comment down below if you have any other questions about your iPhone.