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Fix: “Cannot Verify Server Identity” Error on iPhone

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are trying to send an Email and see a pop-up reading “Cannot verify server identity” on iPhone, you should be able to fix the problem using troubleshooting steps as provided below.

"Cannot Verify Server Identity" Error on iPhone

iPhone “Cannot Verify Server Identity”

In general, iPhone comes up with “Cannot Verify Server Identity” error when a New Email Account is setup or added to Mail App and also while trying to send an Email.

The reason for this error is due to iPhone being unable to fetch or verify the Mail Server’s SSL certificate and also if the SSL certificate has expired, is fake or inconsistent with the domain name.

1. Restart iPhone

Restarting or Rebooting a device is generally the most commonly recommended troubleshooting step to fix an iPhone that is going through minor performance issues and problems.

Go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Shut Down. On the next screen, use the Slider to Power OFF your device.

Slide to Power Off iPhone

Wait for 30 seconds and restart your device by pressing the Power button.

2. Force-Close Mail App and Re-open

Swipe Up from bottom of the screen, pause for a moment and you will see the App Cards. Swipe-right or left on the Cards to find the Mail App Card.

Swipe up on Mail App Card to force-close the Mail App. Re-open the Mail App and try to send the Email again.

3. Delete Email Account and Add Back

Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > select your Email Account.

iPhone Mail Account Settings Screen

On the next screen, select the Delete Account option.

Sign Out of Gmail on iPhone

Go to Settings > Mail > Add Account > on the next screen, select your Email Service provider.

Select Email Provider

On the next two screens, enter your Email Address and Password to Sign-in.

On the next screen, move the toggle next to Mail to ON position and tap on Save.

Enable Mail, Contacts, Calendars and Notes For Email Account on iPhone

Note: If you want to, you can also Enable Contacts, Calendars & Notes.

4. Reset Network Settings

Sometimes, the problem is due to Network Settings on your iPhone becoming faulty or corrupted.

Go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Reset. On the next screen, tap on Reset Network Settings option.

Reset Network Settings Option on iPhone

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Reset to confirm.

After Network Settings Reset, you will have to connect back to your WiFi Network by entering your WiFi Network Pass.

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