How to setup Active Sync with iPad or iPhone, Mac Mail Print

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Set up Exchange ActiveSync on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Mac Mail

Exchange ActiveSync allows mobile devices to remotely access, manage, and synchronize calendar and address book (contact) data stored on the mail server. Changes made to the data stored on the mobile device is automatically sent to the server; and changes made on the server are received and updated on the mobile device.

1. Add your Exchange account: Tap Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Add Account > Exchange.

2. Enter your address: Enter your email address, then tap Next. You can also enter an account description.

3. Connect to your Exchange Server: Once you've entered your email address, choose Sign In or Configure Manually.

Tap Configure Manually to set up your account with Basic authentication. Enter your email password, then tap Next. You might also be prompted to enter additional server information, which you can get from your Exchange Server administrator.

4. Sync your content: You can sync Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, and Notes. When you're finished, tap Save.

5. Edit your Exchange settings: Tap Settings > Passwords & Accounts, then select your Exchange account. You can also set up automatic out-of-office replies, and change how often you want Mail to sync. 

Your calendar will now be visible in the Calendar application.


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