Eugene School District 4J - Add Your Gmail Account to the Native Mail App on iOS

Here’s how to add your Gmail account to the native Mail app on iOS (iPhone or iPad):

📱 If installed, first delete the Zimbra mail account on your iPhone:

🧭 Steps to Delete Zimbra Account on iPhone

Open Settings
Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap Apps.
Tap Mail.
Go to Mail Accounts
Scroll down and tap Mail, then Accounts (in iOS 14+) or Mail Accounts.
Select Your Zimbra Account
Tap the Zimbra account you want to remove.
Tap “Delete Account”
Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account (or Sign Out). When prompted, confirm by tapping Delete from My iPhone.

✅ What Happens

Removes all Zimbra mail, folders, calendar entries, contacts, and notes from your iPhone.

📱 Add your Gmail account to your iPhone:

Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
Scroll down and tap Apps.
Tap Mail.
Tap Accounts.
Tap Add Account.
Select Google.
Enter your 4J email address and tap Next.
Enter your password and tap Next.
- If you have 2-Step Verification, follow the prompts.
You’ll see options to sync Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Notes.
- Make sure Mail is toggled on.
Tap Save.

✅ Done!

Now open the Mail app, and your Gmail inbox should be there. Note: It may take up to an hour for your emails to populate in the Mail app.

✅ You may also need:

Directions for installing Google Authenticator on your iPhone