You can add a mailbox on your iPhone or iPad so that you can organize your emails based on sender, category, and more. It's quick and easy, and it can really upgrade how you use your email. Let's learn how to add a mailbox to your iPhone and iPad.

Why You'll Love This Tip

Declutter your inbox and keep your emails organized when you set up a mailbox folder.
Conveniently create email folders directly in the Mail app.

How to Add a Mailbox on iPhone & iPad

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 26.4.2. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

How do you add a mailbox to your iPhone? If you use the Mail app, you can add a mailbox on your iPhone to help keep your inbox nice and organized. Check out our Tip of the Day newsletter to learn more email tips and tricks. Now, here's how to create folders for emails on iPhone and iPad:

Open the Mail app.
If your Mail app opens to your inbox, tap the Back button. If you already see a list of your mailboxes, skip to step 3.
Tap Edit.
Select New Mailbox.
Enter a name for your new email folder.
Tap the blank cell under Mailbox Location.
From here, select the mailbox or folder where your new folder is to be stored.
Tap Save.
Tap Done.

That's how to add a new mailbox on your iPhone or iPad. To move an email from your inbox into your new folder, all you have to do is swipe from right to left over the message, tap More, tap Move Message, then select your new folder!