What is System Mail?
System Mail uses your device's built-in mail app (iOS Mail, Gmail, Outlook, etc.) to send alert digests. No API key required, no account setup — just your existing email app. NewsLyfe composes a clean, readable email and hands it off to your mail client.
How It Works
When a digest is ready to send, NewsLyfe opens your device's default mail app with a pre-composed message. The email is formatted as clean plain text for maximum compatibility across all mail clients.
Make sure you have a mail app
iOS Mail, Gmail, Outlook, or any other mail app needs to be installed and configured with at least one email account.
Enable System Mail in NewsLyfe
Open NewsLyfe app → Settings → Email Alerts → System Mail. Set your recipient email address and save.
Allow mail permissions (first time)
On the first send, your device may ask for permission to open the mail app. Tap Allow to proceed.
Review and send
The mail app opens with the digest pre-filled. You can review it and tap Send. On some configurations this happens automatically.
Pricing & Limits
Uses your existing email account. No API costs, no limits imposed by NewsLyfe.
Only your email provider's sending limits apply (typically thousands per day for personal accounts).
Troubleshooting
Mail app doesn't open
Make sure a mail app is installed and set up with an account. On iOS, go to Settings → Mail → Accounts and verify at least one account is configured.
Permission denied
NewsLyfe needs permission to open your mail app. Go to your device's Settings → NewsLyfe → Permissions and make sure mail access is allowed.
Email requires manual send
System Mail opens your mail app with the email pre-composed — you may need to tap Send manually. This is normal behavior on iOS when using the native mail compose screen.
Security & Privacy
System Mail is the most private option — no third-party service involved. Your email content goes directly through your own email provider.