These instructions apply to all available versions of iPadOS.

Instead of having to download a separate app for your preferred email provider (Google, Yahoo, etc.

), it’s possible for you to add your email account to the existing mail client.

The Accounts option in Mail on the iPad.

It’s handy if you have multiple email accounts.

In iOS 15, go toSettings>Mail>Accounts.

On older versions of iOS, you may need to go toSettings>Passwords and Accounts.

A screenshot of the Add Account option in Accounts on iPad.

Choose the email provider for the account you want to use.

Sign into your account.

If prompted, tapNextand wait for Mail to verify your account.

The account options for email in iPadOS.

Once connected, if prompted, tapSaveto save the account.

Once that’s done, you’re all connected and your mail will now arrive in your Mail app.

Mail will venture to sign in to your account and pull your account configs automatically.

The sign-in option when adding a new account on iPad.

If it is successful, you could tapDone, and it will add your account.

Enter the requested information into the next form and tapNext.

Mail will make a run at connect to your account.

The Other option when adding an account to iPad.

If successful, you’ll be prompted to complete the setup.

ClickSave, and you’re done.

If the connection is unsuccessful, you’ll need to edit them and give it another spin.

New Account information when adding a new email account on iPad.

FAQ

Sending an email on an iPad is basically the same asemailing on an iPhone.

In the Mail app, tap theNew Messagebutton, and jot down your message.