iCloud Mail in iOS 18.1: Email can be changed in the future

Dealing with Apple accounts (formerly Apple IDs) in relation to iCloud Mail has always been stuck: the Apple account always matches the primary email address used there. She was not replaceable; You can only define aliases. With iOS 18.1 it is now more flexible. This is a report from beta testers. Accordingly, Apple is making it possible for the first time Define “primary” email address And they can also be changed later. It practically does not change the Apple account.

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The new functionality can already be found in System Settings of iOS 18.1. In iCloud Settings you can go to Email & Phone Numbers and create new addresses there. Then it is also possible to make it the primary address where iCloud mail comes from. Apple also allows the email address to be changed later without removing it from the Apple account and re-added, including verification.

So it is possible to parallelly use the old email for the Apple account and use a new address only for iCloud Mail. You can also turn off the primary email if you receive too much spam on iCloud Mail; Still it can be used for Apple account. Nicknames are still offered, but they perform their actual function: the ability to better sort messages and send them to your accounts.

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Custom domains have been around for a long time

iCloud Mail has been a part of Apple’s cloud service since its inception. Not every user uses the service. Apple gives only 5 GB free storage to users. According to beta testers, the new feature also makes it possible to exchange the old iCloud.com, Me.com or even Mac.com address for a more suitable domain. iCloud Mail has been offering iCloud+ users for a long time Storing your own (custom) domain To.

Apple recently renamed Apple ID to “Apple Account” – this term is also used in German. The name change will not have any further impact on the service.

(B.Sc.)