Change your Mail notifications
- In the Settings app, tap Mail.
- Tap Notifications.
- Tap Customise Notifications.
- Tap the email account.
- Turn on the settings you want, such as Alerts or Badges.
When you turn on Badges, the number of unread emails in your inbox will appear above the Mail app on your Home Screen.
When you turn on Alerts, there is an option to customise your Sounds and change the alert tone or ringtone. The sound that you select will play when you receive a new email.