How to Link the Reminders App to an Email Account on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap Reminders., Tap Accounts., Tap Add Account., Select the account type., Enter your email address and password., Slide the button next to "Reminders" to the On position., Tap Save.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
It's a gray icon that contains a gear and is located on your home screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Reminders.
It’s in the fifth section. , It’s the first option in the menu. , It’s at the bottom of the first section. , Several options are listed, including "Yahoo!" and Outlook.
Tap "Other" to enter the information for a different type of account. , Use the credentials for the type of account you're logging into.
Follow additional onscreen prompts, like those asking your permission for Reminders to access the email account you want to link. , It will turn green. , It's in the upper right corner of the screen.
Now you can add tasks to the Reminders app from your email account, reminding yourself to do things like respond to an email. -
Step 3: Tap Accounts.
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Step 4: Tap Add Account.
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Step 5: Select the account type.
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Step 6: Enter your email address and password.
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Step 7: Slide the button next to "Reminders" to the On position.
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Step 8: Tap Save.
Detailed Guide
It's a gray icon that contains a gear and is located on your home screen.
It’s in the fifth section. , It’s the first option in the menu. , It’s at the bottom of the first section. , Several options are listed, including "Yahoo!" and Outlook.
Tap "Other" to enter the information for a different type of account. , Use the credentials for the type of account you're logging into.
Follow additional onscreen prompts, like those asking your permission for Reminders to access the email account you want to link. , It will turn green. , It's in the upper right corner of the screen.
Now you can add tasks to the Reminders app from your email account, reminding yourself to do things like respond to an email.
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