Verizon Email Not Working on iPhone? Let's Fix the Issue

Verizon email service is known for its feature-rich interface. Usually, it does not give its users a very hard time exchanging messages. However, recently, iPhone users have been reporting not being able to send or receive messages through it. Verizon email not working on iPhone is a problem that can occur due to an antivirus software on your phone that is interfering with its working. It can also happen due to incorrectly setting up this email on your iPhone. Regardless of the causes, there are certain troubleshooting methods that you can implement to get rid of them. Let's explore what you can do when the email does not work on your phone.

Troubleshooting Verizon Email Not Working on iPhone

From checking your phone's internet connection, to correctly setting up Verizon email on your iPhone, there is a lot you can do at your end. Keep reading to find out more about these fixes.

1. Setup Verizon Email Correctly on your IPhone

When you find Verizon mail not working on your iPhone, the first thing you should do is check whether you have configured the email correctly on your device. Navigate to 'Settings' followed by 'Passwords & Accounts' and then 'Add Account.' Choose Verizon and input these settings.

 

• Type in your full name in the Nam field.

• Input your complete Verizon email address in the Email field.

• Give your Verizon email password in the Password field.

• In the Incoming Mail Server, choose POP3.

1. The hostname is incoming.verizon.net.

2. Input your Verizon email address in the Username.

3. Type your Verizon email password in the Password.

4. For the Outgoing Mail Server, outgoing.verizon.net is the Hostname. 

5. Fill in your Verizon email address in the Username.

6. Input your Verizon email password in the Password.

• Tick the box of 'Email' and tap 'Save.'

• Choose 'Advanced' and see the details.

1. SSL should be on.

2. Input your password in the identity check.

3. 995 is the server port.

• In the Outgoing Mail Server, tap 'verizon.net.' Now check the following:

1. SSL should be on.

2. Input your password in Identity Check.

3. 465 is the server port.

• Click 'Done.'

2. Ensure that iPhone has the Right Account Settings

If your iPhone does not have the right account settings, you'll certainly find Verizon email not working. You can check it as follows:

• Navigate to the phone's settings and tap 'Passwords and Accounts.'

• Select your account to view the outgoing and incoming mail servers as described above.

3. Enable Fetch

If your ISP does not provide support for Push notifications, iPhone will enable Fetch automatically. When Fetch is enabled, you get all the email notifications.

• Head over to 'Settings' and tap 'Password and Accounts.'

• Locate the 'Fetch New Data' option. Tap to enable 'Push.'

4. Examine the Notification Settings

Sometimes, you may not get email notifications. In such a case, you can mistakenly believe that your Verizon email is not working. Here is how you can correct the notification settings.

• Navigate to 'Settings' on your phone. Tap 'Notifications.'

• Click 'Mail.'

• Select your email account and turn the notifications on.

Final Thoughts

The email exchange is very important for various individuals, especially working professionals. If you expect an important message but find your Verizon email not working on your iPhone, you must see that you've rightly configured it on your phone. Implement the other measures described if the situation does not resolve. You can also reach out to an email technical support service professional for the same.