Configuring Optimum.net for an iPad/iPhone

Setting up Optimum.net:

It is possible that the Mail app will find the email configuration automatically, and complete setting up your account. Follow these steps first to find out if that will be possible:

1. Go to Settings > Mail and tap Accounts.
2. Click Add Account, tap Other, then click Add Mail Account.
3. Type in your name (can be any name), your email address, password and a description for your account
4. Click Next. The Mail app should try and find the mail settings and complete setting your account. If Mail finds the e-mail parameter, tap Done to finish your setup.

In case the Mail app couldn't automatically set up your account, then you have to enter them manually. You will find the following information useful:

Setup Needed for Receiving Mail via IMAP

Settings Needed for Sending E-mail (using SMTP)

Tap Next, then follow these steps:

1. Select IMAP or POP. If you aren't certain which one to choose, contact Optimum.net.
2. Enter the required information (You will want to have a look at the table above) for Incoming Mail Server and Outgoing Mail Server. Then click Next
3. If the e-mail configuration is correct, click Save to complete . If your email setup is incorrect, Mail will ask you to edit the configuration.
4. If you still aren't able to set up the account or save the settings, contact the provider.