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If you want to create a new email account, there are no shortage of options, with Google, Microsoft, and Apple representing just a few of the companies you can turn to for a new address.
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Apple, famous for its multi-device integration, offersiCloud MailoniPhone,iPad, andMac. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of creating an iCloud Mail account on all those devices. Additionally, it detail how to troubleshoot some common problems that might come up, and how to create an iCloud email alias.
How to create an iCloud email account on iOS or Mac
To create an iCloud email address on your iPhone, iPad or iPod:
To create an iCloud account on your Mac, follow these steps:
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What to do if you run into any problems creating an iCloud Mail
First, ensure you went with an email that isn’t in use already. A notification will appear if your desired address is taken. Alternative recommendations will appear either in the Suggestions box on iPhone, iPad or iPod, or in the dropdown menu on Mac.
Did you encounter a “Problem Turning on Mail” error?
If you run into a “Problem Turning on Mail” error when setting up an iCloud Mail account on your iOS device, try signing out and back into iCloud. Make sure you know your Apple ID and password before doing so.
To sign out of iCloud: Open theSettingsapp, tap onyour nameat the top of the interface,scroll down and tapSign Outand follow the instructions that appear. To sign back into iCloud: Open theSettingsapp, click the interface element at the top whereyour namewas before you signed out and follow the instructions.
Is iCloud Mail not appearing in the Settings menu?
If you don’t see an iCloud Mail option in the Settings menu, it’s likely because you uninstalled the Mail app from your iPhone, iPad or iPod. After redownloading the software from the App Store, restart the Settings app and the relevant option should be there again.
How to set up an iCloud Mail account on your iOS device or Mac
After creating an iCloud Mail address, you may need to ensure it is turned on in the iCloud settings to see it appear in the Mail app on your iOS device or in Mail on your Mac.
To turn on your iCloud email account on iPhone, iPad or iPod:
To turn on your iCloud email account on a Mac:
How to set up an iCloud Mail account on your PC
You need to first create an iCloud account on an Apple device. After doing so, it’s possible to set the service up on a Windows PC.
To do so, follow these steps:
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How to create an iCloud email alias
An email alias allows you to hide your iCloud Mail address from a recipient. It’s also a tool you can use to manage the emails you receive and monitor for unwanted ones and spam. The Hide My Email feature is available to iPhone, iPad and iPod devices runningiOS 15or later.
In terms of aliases, it’s possible to have three with iCloud Mail and you can send and receive emails with an alias. It’s worth noting that you won’t be able to sign into iCloud with an email alias and you can’t create an Apple ID with one, nor can the alias be changed to a primary email address.
To create an iCloud email alias, follow these steps:
To disable or delete an iCloud.com alias:
Why use iCloud Mail over other email services?
With the practical portion of this guide out of the way, it’s worth taking a moment to answerwhysomeone might choose to use iCloud Mail over a competing service like Gmail or Outlook.
If you own one or more Apple devices
To start, If you own one or more Apple devices, iOS and macOS offer seamless integration with iCloud Mail through the Mail app. Although Mail has its share of detractors, in recent years Apple has done an admirable job of updating the app with new features. In its latest iteration, the software supports capabilities like smart search, undo send and reminder notifications. What’s more, whenever you interact with an email you receive through your iCloud account, the service will automatically sync your inbox across all your Apple devices. And once the initial setup is done, there’s no additional work needed on your part to make everything work.
If you value privacy
Secondly, if you care about your privacy, iCloud Mail is an excellent choice. Although Apple recently beganchasing advertising revenuemore aggressively, selling ads is not the company’s main business. To that point, Apple writes, “Your email messages are never scanned for advertising and you’ll never see ads in your inbox.”
If you care deeply about your privacy, iCloud Mail is one of the better email clients available right now.
