Should my Apple ID be my primary email address?

In most cases, your Apple ID is also the primary email address of your Apple ID account. Add extra Reachable At email addresses to help people find you on Apple services like FaceTime, Messages, and Find My. Apple uses this to send you important account and security related information.

Is Apple ID and iCloud the same email?

The email address that is associated with your iCloud account is always the same as the one that is associated with your Apple ID. If you have an @icloud.com address as your Apple ID, you can’t change it, but you can add a second email to the account.

Why is my iCloud email different from my Apple ID?

As mentioned earlier, the Apple ID is used for signing into the iCloud. When you log into the iCloud, the email address and password are your Apple ID. The iCloud can be thought of as an extra service added on top of the Apple ID login. And as they are so tightly linked, they can often be considered the same account.

Can I use my iCloud email as my main email?

You can use [email protected] as your primary email if you want to. I do. It’s 100% reliable. And it has the advantage that it supports Push on iOS.

Can I change my Apple ID to my iCloud email?

In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID. Choose Change Apple ID.

How do I change my Apple ID primary email address?

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1. Sign out of iCloud, the iTunes Store, App Store, FaceTime, Find My Friends, Find My iPhone, and iMessage on each device that uses your current Apple ID for these services.
2. Go to My Apple ID.
3. Select Manage your Apple ID and sign in.
4. Select Edit next to Apple ID and Primary Email Address.

How do I change my iCloud ID to match my Apple ID?

first go in settings–>iCloud–>scroll down and sign out then chose delete. Agree to delete and to delete from that device. U then can go back into settings then iCloud and type in your current valid Apple ID and same password.

Can I change my Apple ID to an iCloud email address?

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID. Choose Change Apple ID.

Is it better to have an iCloud email or Gmail?

Gmail, iCloud Mail, and Yahoo run well on all devices, although Apple Mail is particularly well-suited to Apple hardware. While the interface is largely a matter of personal taste, iCloud has a more streamlined style, with more space for each message and fewer elements on each screen.

How do I make iCloud my default email?

How can I make iCloud my default email address?

1. Navigate to Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Default Account.
2. Select iCloud as the default email account.
3. Navigate to Settings -> iCloud.
4. Scroll down and choose Mail under ADVANCED.
5. Tap Email and select the @iCloud address to use for default email.

How do I change my iCloud account to match my Apple ID?

Can I change my iCloud email without losing everything?

You will keep data like photos and videos as long as they are saved to your device and not just your iCloud storage plan. You will have the option of keeping your contacts, keychain, calendars, and the Safari app. If you change the email associated with your Apple ID but keep the same ID, you won’t lose anything.

How do I make my iCloud email my primary account?

What email should I use for Apple ID?

The “@icloud.com” option offers you to start fresh with your Apple ID. You can also use “@me.com” or “@mac.com.” if you prefer to not continue using a third-party email address. More Apple users are choosing this route so that their Apple ID appears more professional instead of casual.

Can I change iCloud primary email?

On iCloud.com go to the Mail settings > Composing > Set default address. On iOS go to Account > iCloud > scroll to the bottom > Mail > select an email address as the default.

How do I merge my Apple ID and iCloud accounts?

Click Settings on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on Sign in to your iPhone (or iPad). Tap on Email to enter the email address associated with the target Apple ID. Enter the password and tap on Merge to merge the data saved on your iPhone with the target Apple ID.

How do I change my iCloud email without losing everything?

Visit appleid.apple.com to change your Apple ID email. If you used a third-party email address (one that is not affiliated with Apple), check your email to get the verification code and enter it. Once you go through the process, log in to iCloud and Messages with your new Apple ID information.

How do I change the primary email on my Apple ID?

Go to http://appleid.apple.com and click ‘Manage your Apple ID’. Sign in with the current ID. Where it says ‘Apple ID and primary email address’ and gives your current ID email address, click ‘edit’. Enter your new address and click ‘Save changes’.