Links in Mail app not clickable on iPhone

i have an iphone 17 with ios 26.1. The links in emails on the mail app do not work. I can't click them. It's as if theyre not live links. Anyone know why not?


iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 9:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2025 10:34 AM

Content Restrictions: Check if any Content & Privacy Restrictions are accidentally blocking web content.

  1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. If it's turned on, check the settings under Content Restrictions to ensure that web content or specific apps (like Safari) aren't restricted.

Third-Party VPN or Security Apps: If you use a VPN or any security/ad-blocking software, try temporarily disabling it to see if it's interfering with the links being opened.

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Nov 29, 2025 10:34 AM in response to DistanceLuke

Content Restrictions: Check if any Content & Privacy Restrictions are accidentally blocking web content.

  1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. If it's turned on, check the settings under Content Restrictions to ensure that web content or specific apps (like Safari) aren't restricted.

Third-Party VPN or Security Apps: If you use a VPN or any security/ad-blocking software, try temporarily disabling it to see if it's interfering with the links being opened.

Links in Mail app not clickable on iPhone

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