Restricting access to mail app??

[Justmeuc]

I handed my iPad to someone (casual friend) for them to look at a few recent vacation pictures, went to do something for 5 minutes and came back up behind themand they were looking at my email..... I couldn't believe it! They were trying to figure out how to get out of it and at least ?? they had the decency to look embarrassed but WTH were they thinking??

I really wish they would create a password that you need to enter each time you access email. I will no longer feel comfortable handing my iPad over to anyone for any reason from here on out... a real shame.

 

[kajko]

I totally agree with the need to lock the email client. I often have my son play with my iPad and I don't want him accidentally messing with or deleting my emails.

 

[y2kgtp]

If you can use browser based email..you can buy Atomic browser for 99c. It has the ability to password protect upon opening.

 

[gto1970]

IPad and Mail App

I thought I was the only one with this problem...

http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/6912-using-mail-shared-ipad.html

 

[rblon]

I also think it is strange that you can't restrict access to the Mail app, while it is possible for Safari, YouTube, etc.

Anyway, you can get the same effect by
- turning you mail account(s) off in Settings->Mail, Contacts, Calendars->"Your mail account"
- disallow account changes in Settings->General->Restrictions

(perhaps disallowing account changes is only possible since iOS 4?)