When you sign up for iCloud, you are given an iCloud email address. This is the email address that you use to sign in to iCloud and access your iCloud account. You can also use this email address to receive email messages from other iCloud users.
If you want to use a different email address to send and receive messages from iCloud, you can create an iCloud email alias. An iCloud email alias is a different email address that you can use to send and receive messages from iCloud.
To create an iCloud email alias, open the iCloud website and sign in. Click the Settings icon at the top of the page, and then click the iCloud tab. In the Accounts section, click the Add Another Email Address… button.
In the Add Email Address window, enter the email address that you want to use as your iCloud email alias. Click the Next button.
In the Verify Email Address window, iCloud will verify that the email address you entered is valid. Click the Verify button.
iCloud will now send a verification message to the email address you entered. Open the message and click the Verify button.
iCloud will now add the email address to your iCloud account. You can now use this email address to send and receive messages from iCloud.
If you want to stop using an iCloud email alias, open the iCloud website and sign in. Click the Settings icon at the top of the page, and then click the iCloud tab. In the Accounts section, click the email address that you want to stop using as an iCloud email alias. Click the Delete button.
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Can I create a new iCloud email address?
Yes, you can create a new iCloud email address. You can also use your iCloud email address with other iCloud services, such as iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos.
To create a new iCloud email address:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap iCloud.
3. Tap Mail.
4. Tap Add Account.
5. Tap iCloud.
6. Enter your iCloud email address and password.
7. Tap Sign In.
8. Tap Allow to give iCloud permission to manage your email address.
9. Tap Create.
Your new iCloud email address will be added to the Mail app. You can use it to send and receive email from other iCloud users. You can also use it with other iCloud services, such as iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos.
How do I create an email alias in Apple mail?
An email alias is an alternate email address that forwards messages to your primary email address. This can be helpful if you want to use a different email address for a specific purpose, such as signing up for a newsletter or making a purchase.
You can create an email alias in Apple Mail by following these steps:
1. Open Mail and click the Mailbox menu.
2. Select Add Mailbox.
3. In the window that appears, enter the name of the alias and the email address to which you want messages sent.
4. Click Add.
The alias will now appear in your Mailboxes list.
How do I make an iCloud alias primary?
There may be times when you want to make an iCloud alias your primary account. For example, if you’re using a family sharing plan, you may want to make an alias the primary account so that you can manage all the family’s purchases.
To make an iCloud alias your primary account:
1. Open the Settings app and select iCloud.
2. Tap on your iCloud alias and then select iCloud Primary.
3. Tap on the Make Primary button.
Your iCloud alias will now be the primary account for your iCloud account.
What is an iCloud email alias?
An iCloud email alias is an email address that points to your primary iCloud email address. You can create an iCloud email alias by adding an additional email address to your iCloud account. All messages sent to your iCloud email alias will be forwarded to your primary iCloud email address. You can also use your iCloud email alias to sign in to iCloud and other Apple services.
Can I change my iCloud email name?
Yes, you can change your iCloud email name.
To change your iCloud email name, open the Settings app and tap on iCloud. Tap on your name at the top of the screen, and then tap on Edit. Enter your new iCloud email name and tap on Done.
Your new iCloud email name will be displayed on all devices that are using your iCloud account.
Can I change iCloud email name?
Yes, you can change your iCloud email name. To do so, open the iCloud website and sign in. Click on the “Account” tab and then click on “Name”. Enter the new name you would like to use and click on “Save”.
Can you have 2 iCloud email addresses?
Yes, you can have 2 iCloud email addresses. You can set up a new iCloud email address when you create a new iCloud account, or you can add an iCloud email address to an existing iCloud account.
When you create a new iCloud account, you can choose to use an Apple ID email address or a new iCloud email address. If you choose to use an Apple ID email address, you can’t add a new iCloud email address to that account. If you choose to use a new iCloud email address, you can add other iCloud email addresses to the account.
If you add an iCloud email address to an existing iCloud account, the iCloud account will be automatically upgraded to a paid iCloud account. You’ll be charged $0.99 per month for each additional iCloud email address.