HT5361 Why did my mail stop...connection to server failed

WWhy did Mail stop.....connection to server failed, what is that

It means Mail can't connect to the accounts mail server, which in turn means it can't send or receive e-mail.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3899
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    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-cant-send-emails-troubleshooting-steps/
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    http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/mail/
    Try a Reset - iPad How-Tos  http://ipod.about.com/lr/ipad_how-tos/903396/1/
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    Anyone still having this type of problem should look at Lee's solution here:
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    I have not been able to connect to the internet on my iPhone and iPad the past 36 hours.Went to the Apple store today and he said that maybe it will come back on it's own.  That is the first time that I have been to the apple store with a disappointing resolve.  Please help, there has to be an answer?

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    Hi beverly2066,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!
    You referenced the correct article for troubleshooting your issue with your email.  What happens when you follow these steps?
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    - Judy

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    I tried to rebooth the iPad, then re-added the account.
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  • Can't open mail it says connection to server failed

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    Try deleting and reinstalling your Mail account.

  • TS3899 e mail connection to server failed

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    the yahoo works fine
    the hotmail keeps saying " connection to server failed"
    ay ideas why?
    Ive shut off and restarted phone
    deleted and re added e mail account
    checked my mail on computer and it worked fine...

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