Apple makes it easier to change email address in iCloud!
Starting with the official release of iOS 18.1 this October 28, Users will have the option to completely change the primary email address associated with their Apple account in iCloud. This change represents a solution for those who were unhappy with their original email address, whether because of the name, frequency of use, or any other reason.
Users can now change their primary email address directly from the Settings app and Continue to use the old email address to sign in with the new primary address. This simple and intuitive process allows users to update their contact information quickly and efficiently.
Apple makes email management in iCloud more flexible
In case you are interested in this possibility associated with the simplest and most intuitive Apple account management, it is important to take into account the following points:
- Once the change is made, You will no longer receive emails to your old iCloud.com or me.com address. However, you can use an iCloud alias to keep this address active and continue receiving messages.
- The new email address will not be valid for FaceTime and iMessage. To use these services with the new address, you will need to make the corresponding settings.
- Changing your email address will affect all Apple services associated with your accountlike App Store, iCloud Drive and Apple Music.
How to change email address in iCloud
To change your primary iCloud email address in iOS 18.1, you need to follow these steps:
- And one “Settings”touch your name,
- Select “Connection and security”.
- Find the section “Email and phone numbers” and select “To modify”. Here you will find the option to change your primary email address. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Remember that once you make the change, you will no longer receive emails at your old iCloud.com or me.com address, although you can use an iCloud alias to keep it active.
Before this new feature was introduced, iCloud users were limited to using email aliases to send messages, but their primary address remained unchanged.
Introducing the ability to change the primary iCloud email address is an important step by Apple to provide its users with a more personalized and flexible experience.
The launch of iOS 18.1 represents one of the most important updates in the history of the iPhone, thanks to a list of new features, including Apple Intelligence, but as we have seen, it does not let aside some of the most insistent user requests. like managing emails in iCloud.
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