Apple Mail Signatures: iPhone & iPad Guide

Streamlining Email Communication with Signatures on iOS

For iPhone and iPad users who frequently email clients, friends, or family, minimizing typing effort is often a priority.

Signatures provide a convenient solution for automatically including details like your work address, phone number, or a preferred quote at the end of your messages. They efficiently handle the addition of routine information.

Creating, editing, and assigning signatures to your Apple Mail accounts on your iOS device is a straightforward process.

Accessing Signature Settings

Begin by opening the Settings app and scrolling down to select "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".

Within these settings, locate and tap on the "Signature" option. You may recognize this section if you've previously customized the default "Sent from my iPhone" or "Sent from my iPad" signature.

Signature Configuration Options

iOS offers two distinct methods for managing signatures on your device.

The "All Accounts" setting establishes a single signature that will be applied to every email account you utilize. This ensures consistency across all your outgoing messages, regardless of the email address used.

Alternatively, the "Per Account" method provides greater flexibility. It allows you to define a unique signature for each individual email account.

This approach is particularly beneficial for users who manage multiple accounts, such as separate personal and professional addresses, enabling tailored signatures for each.

Benefits of Per-Account Signatures

Employing the "Per Account" method is ideal when your device serves both personal and professional purposes.

You can then incorporate a casual quote into emails sent from your personal account, while maintaining a professional tone with pertinent details in your work-related correspondence.

Assigning and Utilizing Signatures

The process of assigning signatures on your iPhone or iPad is remarkably simple.

While iOS doesn't support multiple signatures per account – a feature available in the macOS version of Apple Mail – the primary goal is to reduce repetitive typing and save time.

Related: How to Create and Modify Signatures in Apple Mail on macOS