Turn on PIN protection mode in the mail.com Mail App for iOS

    Use the PIN protection mode to protect your data against unauthorized access without logging out. When opening the app you will be asked to enter the PIN. You can switch off the PIN protection mode at any time.

    1. Tap the menu symbol in the menu bar.
      The menu navigation will appear.
    2. Tap Settings.
    3. Tap General settings.
    4. Tap PIN protection mode.
    5. Tap Turn on PIN protection mode.
    6. Activate the PIN protection mode.
      1. Choose your new PIN.
      2. Confirm your new PIN.
      A notification window will appear, saying that PIN protection mode is active.
    7. You can change your PIN at any time or use the Touch ID instead of the PIN to unlock it.
      Info:

      The "Touch ID" is the fingerprint scanner of the iPhone or iPad, in order to be able to easily unlock the device without using a password. The Touch ID must be set in the settings on the device itself.

      • Select a new PIN by tapping Change PIN protection.
      • Enable fingerprint unlocking by swiping the slider under Touch ID to the right.

      PIN-Schutz-Modus anschalten

    8. You can specify the time interval after which the PIN is required. Choose between 10/30 seconds, 1/2/3 minutes or set the PIN request On each App switch.