---
type: concept
title: Exchange Account Type (iOS)
tags: [ios, calendar, synchronization]
related: [manual-email-setup-ios, groupware]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_e_mail_e_mail_einrichten_ios_iphone_ipad.md"]
---

# Exchange Account Type (iOS)

The **Exchange Account Type** is a specific account configuration option within iOS settings used to enable advanced synchronization features beyond basic email.

## Purpose at Universität Greifswald
While standard email can be configured via IMAP/SMTP, the Exchange account type is specifically required for users who wish to synchronize their **Groupware calendar** with their iOS device.

## Implementation
Because the automated [[ios-email-configuration-profile]] only supports email, the Exchange account type must be configured through the [[manual-email-setup-ios]] workflow.