Why is my iPhone asking for a password to an email account I no longer use?

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iphone keeps asking for a password to an nolonger used email account

How do i fix this

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: iphone keeps asking for a password to an nolonger used email account

Your email account and password? If not, there's nothing you can do.


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5.

 

[anon(5140585)]

Re: iphone keeps asking for a password to an nolonger used email account

If you no longer use the email account, delete the account from your device under Settings > Mail click account and scroll down until you see Delete Account