Templates : Airmail for iOS
Airmail now introduces "Templates" for iOS!
You can create templates within the composer. You have to type the template content in the composer and then you can save it as template by tapping on template button.
Please follow the screenshots below to create templates:
To edit the previously created templates, please follow the steps-
Select the template thatVery populariOS: Smart folder
How to create a Smart folder on iOS version of Airmail
Please follow these steps to create a smart folder in iOS version.
Tap on the "Search" icon appearing at the top of the email list.
Select the Purple colored folder appear in place of Search icon.
How to block an address?
Just open a message and tap the three dots button to access the actions. Choose 'Block' from the list, the three dots action list is shown in the picture below.
 and you can also customize the number of preview lines you want to see in the message list.
To access this feature, please go to Airmail > Settings as shown in the picture below.
Then go to 'Appearance Section of the Settings > Font Size and preview' as shown in the picture below.Few readersIntegration - Workflow App
You can now send input to Workflow app and execute a wide range of workflows while using a single action.
Please make sure that you have downloaded the Workflow app in your iPhone/iPad to use all the examples which are described in this article.
Make sure that the Workflow app is enabled in Airmail Settings > Services > Send to Workflow.
Please note that 'Send to Workflow' action will only be available when you create a 'Custom Action'.
How does the Workflow app integration workFew readersEnable iCloud Drive - Airmail for iPhone
Airmail uses iCloud Drive for two purposes, of course, only if you allow Airmail to use it.
1. iCloud Sync
Airmail syncs its preferences and accounts over iCloud to multiple devices. This helps you keep the app in
sync with all the devices and eventually enhancing the experience while using Airmail on all platforms. This
can only be done if you allow Airmail to use your iCloud Drive. You can find the detailed article about
iCloud here.
2. Save Messages on iCloud Drive
AFew readersContacts | Set as VIP
The advantages of a VIP contact:
It appears in the Sidebar Menu
Notification can be set to be allowed only for VIP contacts.
Mail items are grouped under the a VIP contact
Set contact as a VIP
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner on the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on Contacts.
Tap on All Contacts.
Scroll to the contact and tap on it.
A summary of the contact will now be diFew readersSettings | Actions
The actions in this article refer to the Action Sidebar when viewing an email.
To access, the action sidebar, simply swipe from the right to the left while viewing an email, as shown in the example:
Set the Actions or Reorder
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner of the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on Settings.
Scroll down to ActioFew readersInterface | Filters
Airmail App makes use of 5 different options to filter out unwanted messages. These filters can be used as
a stand-alone filter, or in combination with one or any of the other filters.
Locating the Filters
The filters are only available in the message list and will only be revealed when swiping downwards and
hide when swiping upwards.
Filters can be eFew readersDo Not Disturb - Airmail for iPhone
Airmail now has a new feature called 'Do Not Disturb'. This feature provides the notifications for the defined time period and stop them for the excluded time period. This is an individual account feature, so you can choose whether you want to enable this for all accounts or only some of the accounts.
To turn on this feature, please follow the procedure as explained below.
First go to Airmail Settings as shown in the picture below.
 and attachments to your iCloud Drive. Please note: iCloud Drive should be enabled to use this feature. Here is the article on how to enable iCloud Drive
This feature is now available in the 'Action List' and can be easily accessed as described below.
Saving on iCloud Drive while readinFew readersUndo Send - Airmail for iOS
Airmail now introduces a new feature known as 'Undo Send'.
'Undo Send' allows you to undo sending of a message that you have just sent, by tapping on the 'Undo Send' button.
'Undo Send' button is available at the bottom section of the message list.Right after you send a message you can set a particular time period as per your needs before which you can undo the sending of the message. Please refer to the picture below for the location of the 'Undo Send' button.
![](https://storage.crisp.cFew readersMute Address - Airmail for iOS
Airmail now allows you to mute a particular address which will result in ceased notifications for all the 'Muted Addresses'.
How to mute an address?
Just open a message and tap the three dots button to access the actions. Choose 'Mute' from the list, the three dots action list is shown in the picture below.
OR
Just swipe to open up the 'Action List' as shFew readersInterface | Composing Email
The Airmail Message composer is feature-rich and thus making it very versatile. This article will discuss all
the options extensively.
Create a new mail:
To create a new message, click on the new message icon
in the top right corner of the message list.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cda391d2-f5f9-4dc6-bec0-935bb2d9a44e/b1a8c6c3-0Few readersCreating Signatures - Airmail for iPhone
In Airmail, you can easily create the signatures for your accounts, so that they are automatically shown
each time you compose a new message.
To create a signature for an account in Airmail, please follow the steps described below.
Please go to Airmail Settings as shown in the picture below.
2. Then choose the account or which you want to create a signatFew readersFollow Up Reminders - Airmail for iOS
Airmail now introduces a new feature which will help you to set reminders on the outgoing messages, which can be turned on while sending. It reminds you at that set time if the message is not replied to before the specified time.
You can toggle this feature ON from the composer itself as shown in the picture below.
After tapping on the 'Remind Me' icon, youFew readersTroubleshooting | iCloud Sync
If you are experiencing any problems with iCloud sync, please look through these common problems
associated with iCloud Sync.
Error Message: Verify your iCloud Credentials
If you receive the error 'Verify your iCloud Credentials' while trying to add an email account using iCloud
Import, please check the following:
Tap on Settings on your iOS DevicFew readersSiri - Airmail for iOS
Airmail supports sending messages with Siri command.
To enable this feature, please go to iOS Settings > Siri > App Support and enable Airmail from there. Please refer to the following screenshot.
Then simply command Siri "Send a message to Steve with Airmail" and the composer will open up asking you for the content of the message and then finally, commandFew readersAccount Setup | Google in iOS
This article focusses on setting up a Google Account on Airmail.
Please follow these steps to add your Google or Google Apps account.
If starting a new setup of Airmail for iOS, please choose Google from the list
Alternatively, click on the Menu icon
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This article will focus on the Airmail notifications that applies to all accounts. Account specific notifications
will also be discussed in more detail here.
Set & Customize Notifications
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner on the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on Settings
Scroll down to Notifications and tap on it.
4. Enable NotifFew readersIntegration - Day One - Airmail for iPhone
Airmail has introduced a new integration with the app 'Day One' and you can easily send messages to
'Day One' easily.
How to enable 'Day One' integration in Airmail?
Please make sure that you have the app Day One already installed on your device and then follow
the steps.
Go to Airmail Settings.
Choose 'Services' from the settings.
Scroll down to the bottom of the 'Services' list to find 'Day One'.
Turn the switch for 'Day One' green.
How to send a message to 'Day One'Few readersInterface | The Sidebar Menu
Airmail app makes use of a customizable Sidebar Menu to make navigating the app easy and straightforward. This article only covers the basic features of the Sidebar Menu.
To find out how to customize it, click here.
How to access the Sidebar Menu
Option 1:
To accessFew readersSettings | Workflow
The workflow settings in Airmail app are there to make operation easier. This article focusses on workflow
settings.
The following options can be set:
Conversation:
With this workflow setting, conversations can be enableFew readersTips to Improve iOS Background Activity
You can always benefit from the three points discussed in the following section to improve the sync and
activity for Airmail.
Generally, the background activity for Airmail depends on this question, "How many apps are you
using in background?" Therefore, if you limit the number of background apps, Airmail will get more priority for the background sync. This will also get Airmail to download the message bodies quickly.
Secondly, if you use Airmail regularly throughout the day, it willFew readersSettings | Composer
This article focusses on the settings to customise the email composer.
Customize Composer
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner on the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on Settings
Scroll down to the composer section
Edit Default Sender
 and you can also
customize the number of preview lines you want to see in the message list.
To access this feature, please go to Airmail > Settings as shown in the picture below.
Then go to 'Appearance Section of the Settings > Font Size and preview' as shown in the picture belFew readersIntegration - Ulysses
Airmail has introduced a new integration with the app 'Ulysses' and you can send messages to 'Ulysses'
easily.
How to enable 'Ulysses' integration in Airmail?
Please make sure that you have the app Ulysses already installed on your device and then follow the steps.
Go to Airmail Settings.
Choose 'Services' from the settings.
Scroll down to the bottom of the 'Services' list to find 'Ulysses'.
Turn the switch for 'Ulysses' green.
How to send a message to 'Ulysses'?Few readersiMessage Access for Attachments - Airmail for iPhone
Airmail 1.3 now has the new feature which allows iMessage on your iPhone to access the attachments from Airmail.
To access the Airmail attachments in iMessage, please follow the steps explained below.
Go to iMessage and tap on the App Store icon as shown in the picture below.
Then tap on the four dots icon as shown in the picture below.
 and hold the Airmail icon on the home screen. This will reveal 4 shortcut options.
2. Tap on the the shortcut to activate the action.
Airmail will now open ready to use the chosen action.
3D TouchFew readersSettings | Snoozes
This article focusses on the Snooze actions within Airmail. Snooze can be actioned from the Action Bar
while reading an email, or if set as a swipe action.
The default timings can be set for each of the snooze options. The snooze options are:
Set defaults for Snooze actions
Tap the menu icon in the top left corner on the app, which will reveal theFew readersSettings | Touch ID
With the latest update of Airmail, Touch ID is now supported to help secure your emails.
Enable Touch ID
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner on the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on Settings
Scroll down to the Advanced section
4. Tap on the Touch ID button to activate. If the button is green, Touch ID is enabled. If you are enablingFew readers