How to Disable SSL for a Mail App Email Account on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   It's an app showing gray gears that may be found on the Home Screen.
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   Step 2: Scroll down and tap Mail.

   It's in the fifth group of menu options. , It's at the top of your screen. , They are listed under the "Accounts" heading.
   
   Note: the iCloud button should not be selected, since iCloud is a file storage service and therefore is not used to send or receive email. , It's listed at the top of the page. , It's at the bottom of the Account menu. , It's listed under the "Incoming Settings" heading.
   
   It will turn white. ,, It's under "Outgoing Mail Server."
   
   , If not, slide the "Use SSL" button to the Off position. ,,, It will turn white.
   
   Now, your emails will not be protected by SSL.
   
   When you send sensitive data over the Internet using this email account, the data may be read by a third-party.
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   Step 3: Tap Accounts.

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   Step 4: Tap an email service provider.

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   Step 5: Tap on your email account.

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   Step 6: Tap Advanced.

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   Step 7: Slide the "Use SSL" button to the Off position.

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   Step 8: Tap the Back button.

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   Step 9: Tap SMTP.

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    Step 10: Tap the primary server for outgoing mail.

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    Step 11: Make sure Use SSL is turned off.

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    Step 12: Tap the Back button.

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    Step 13: Tap other SMTP servers.

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    Step 14: Slide the "Use SSL" button to the Off position.

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