This article will show you how to add a folder to iPhone email. Creating a new email folder on an iPhone or iPad lets you organize your emails based on sender, category, and more. It's quick and easy, and it can really upgrade your email organization. Let's learn how to create a new folder in iCloud Mail on your iPhone and iPad.

Why You'll Love This Tip

Declutter your inbox and keep your emails organized when you set up a mailbox folder.
Conveniently create email folders directly on your iPhone or iPad in the Mail app.

How to Add a New Mailbox on iPhone & iPad

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 18.5. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

How do I make a new folder in my email on my phone? If you use the Mail app, adding a mailbox on your iPhone or iPad helps keep your inbox nice and organized. Check out our Tip of the Day newsletter to learn more email tips and tricks, like how to save an image on Mac, both from the Mail app and the Messages app. Now, here's how to create an email folder on iPad and iPhone:

Open the Mail app.
If your Mail app opens to your inbox, tap the Back button. This button can read differently depending on which inbox you currently have open. You might see Back, Mailboxes, Yahoo, Gmail, or iCloud. If you already see a list of your mailboxes, skip to step 3.
Tap Edit.
Select New Mailbox.
Enter a name for your new email folder.
Tap the blank cell under Mailbox Location.
From here, select the mailbox or folder where your new folder is to be stored.
Tap Save.
Tap Done.

Congratulations! Now you know how to add a new mailbox to your iPhone or iPad. To move an email from your inbox into your new folder, all you have to do is swipe from right to left over the message, tap More, tap Move Message, then select your new folder!