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How to use the VIP feature in Mail.

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How to Use the VIP Feature in Mail

The VIP feature in the Mail app allows you to prioritize and filter emails from your most important contacts. This feature is available on iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, and helps you stay organized by ensuring you never miss an important email. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to use the VIP feature in Mail.

Step 1: Launch the Mail App

  • Unlock your iOS device and locate the Mail app on your home screen.
  • Tap on the Mail app icon to open it.

Step 2: Access VIP Settings

  • Once you are in the Mail app, tap on the "Mailboxes" button located at the top-left corner of the screen.
  • Scroll down the list and look for the "VIP" section.
  • Tap on "VIP" to access the VIP settings.

Step 3: Add Contacts to VIP List

  • To add a contact to your VIP list, tap on the "+ Add VIP..." option.
  • You will be presented with a list of your contacts.
  • Browse through the contacts or use the search bar at the top to find the desired contact.
  • Tap on the contact's name to add them to your VIP list.
  • You can repeat this step to add multiple contacts to the VIP list.

Step 4: Customize VIP Alerts

  • After adding your VIP contacts, you may want to customize the alert settings for their emails.
  • Tap on the "i" icon next to the contact's name in the VIP list.
  • Now, you can enable or disable "VIP Alerts" as per your preference.
  • If enabled, you can either choose to receive banners, alerts, or none for emails from that VIP.
  • You can also select a unique sound for the VIP contact's emails by tapping on the "VIP Alerts" option and choosing a sound from the list.

Step 5: Access VIP Emails

  • Once you have set up your VIP list and customized the alert settings, you can easily access your VIP emails.
  • Tap on the Mailboxes button again and scroll down to locate the "VIP" section.
  • Tap on "VIP" to view all your emails from VIP contacts.
  • You will now see a separate mailbox dedicated to your VIP emails.

Step 6: Remove Contacts from VIP List

  • If you want to remove a contact from your VIP list, go back to the VIP settings by tapping on the Mailboxes button and accessing the VIP section.
  • Swipe left on the contact's name and tap on the "Delete" button to remove them from the VIP list.

Step 7: Edit VIP List

  • To edit the VIP list, including changing the order of contacts or modifying custom alert settings, go back to the VIP settings.
  • Tap on the "Edit" button located at the top-right corner of the screen.
  • You can now drag the handles next to the contact's name to reorder them.
  • To modify the alert settings for a specific VIP, tap on the contact's name in the list.
  • After making changes, tap on the "Done" button to save your edits.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the VIP feature in the Mail app. This feature will help you streamline your inbox by prioritizing emails from your most important contacts.