Your Swansea University Email Account
We provide all members of the University with an email account that you can access via Outlook on a University-supported desktop, via a browser using the web and via mobile devices such as phones or tablets.
We provide all members of the University with an email account that you can access via Outlook on a University-supported desktop, via a browser using the web and via mobile devices such as phones or tablets.
Please note that the use of email clients on personally-owned devices is supported but then subject to the University's Acceptable Use Policy.
You will not be able to access University email on your personal device unless you have a security feature set up on your device for screen unlock, such as a PIN code or fingerprint.
It is recommended to use the latest version of the Microsoft Outlook app for iOS and Android devices.
The table below sets out the mails apps that are compliant with Swansea University’s information security requirements.
Application |
iOS (Apple) Device |
Android Device |
Outlook App |
Yes |
Yes |
In-Built Mail App |
Yes (iOS 11 or above) |
No |
The following instructions will walk you through the setup of your email on the mobile operating systems listed above:
For other mail apps, compatibility is subject to support from each vendor, such as Gmail, and may also rely on the version of iOS or Android on your device.