Introduction to Email and Apps: Using Your Email Account

Using Your Email Account

To sign into your email account:

• Open the email app or go to the email provider's website
• Click "Sign In"
• Enter your email username (for example: joemcmann12@yahoo.com)
• Enter your password
• If you have 2-factor authentication turned on, you'll get a code texted to your phone or there will be another step to verify that you're signing into your account

The Basic Elements of Your Email Account

• Inbox: This is where new emails show up, as well as old emails you haven't deleted, archived, or moved to folders
• Compose / New Message: To start writing an email, click on Compose, New Message, or the pencil icon
• Subject / Body: Write a clear, simple subject, then write the body text of the email
• Attachments: To attach a document, picture, or other file, click on the paperclip icon then find the file saved on your device
• "To" Field / Contacts: Add your recipient's email address in the "To" field. You can save/import email addresses in Contacts
• Drafts: If you started an email but didn't send it, check your Drafts folder
• Search: Use the search bar to search for a specific name or topic