How to setup Exchange ActiveSync on the iPhone

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Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync is available as an optional add-on. Exchange ActiveSync uses direct push technology to sync email, calendars, and contacts to the iPhone in real time

To set up your iPhone to access Exchange ActiveSync, follow these steps:

On your iPhone's home screen, tap Settings.
  1. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  2. Tap Add Account.
  3. Tap Microsoft Exchange.
  4. Complete the following required fields:
    - Email (your full email address
    - Domain name
    - Username (with @domainname.com)
    - Password
    - Description (Optional)
  5. Tap Next.
  6. After a moment, the iPhone will ask for the server information. This is the URL to your webmail. For example, mail.example.com.
    - NOTE: Do not include http:// when entering the server information.
  7. Tap Next.
  8. The iPhone will display a list of collaboration items to sync with Exchange ActiveSync. Choose from the list and tap Done to initiate the first sync.

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