How to Keep a Copy of Emails on the Server on Mobile Devices

Keeping important emails accessible while maintaining a clutter-free inbox. A common pitfall is accidentally deleting emails from your phone, which can be disastrous if they're also removed from the server. This can lead to the permanent loss of crucial information. This guide tackles this issue by showing you how to configure your phone to keep a copy of emails on the server from your mobile device.

Before you begin, learn the difference between POP3 vs IMAP for mobile mail server settings with this quick guide.

In this article, we will discuss:

• Android Device
• iOS Device
• Review

Android Device

Follow the steps below on how to configure your Android phone to keep a copy of emails on the server.

1. Navigate to your Settings icon and open it by pressing the button.
2. From the Settings page, select Accounts and backup.
   


3. Select Manage accounts.
   


4. Select the email account that you want to update the email settings.
5. Under the Incoming server settings page, click the Delete emails from server drop-down menu.
   


6. From the drop-down menu, select Never.
   

This will keep your email messages on the server when you delete them on your phone moving forward.

iOS Device

Follow the steps below on how to configure your iPhone or iPad to keep a copy of emails on the server.

1. Navigate to your Settings icon and open it by pressing the button.
2. Scroll down and select Mail.
   


3. Press Accounts.
   


4. Select the email account that you want to update.
   


5. Click on Advanced at the bottom part of the page.
   


6. In the Advanced page, find the INCOMING SETTINGS section. Then, press the Delete from server option.
   


7. Select Never. Once the blue checkmark icon shows, this means that you have successfully updated the settings.
   

This will keep your emails on the server when you delete them on your phone moving forward.

Review

By following these easy steps, you can say goodbye to the fear of losing emails from your business email account! With your email settings configured to keep a copy of emails on the server on mobile device, you'll have peace of mind knowing your important communications are always accessible, even if you delete them from your phone. Never lose an email again and keep your inbox organized with this helpful guide!