SMTP password doesn't stick

I am having problem setting password for the outgoing smtp server in the mail settings. Every time I enter a password it shows up in the Password field ok but when I get out and come back in again, the Password field will show "Optional" and the password I just entered disappeared. What did I do wrong?

You didnt do anything wrong. I've found the iPhone a little temperamental sometimes when it comes to mail accounts. I would suggest deleting the account, resetting the phone (hold down the sleep and home buttons for 8 seconds until you see the Apple logo), and after it resets, recreate the account on the iPhone. Let us know if the passwords stick this time.

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