iCloud Email Generating
In this page we will be discussing how to generate iCloud Emails.
Setting up iCloud+
To generate iCloud mails, you need to have an iCloud+ Account. To verify if your account qualifies as an iCloud+ account, please sign in at the following link: https://www.icloud.com/settings/
Then you are greeted with a page similar to the images below. https://www.icloud.com/plan/
Then you are greeted with this prompt below.
Once you click on the notification on your apple device you will get a screen similar to this below.
However, the difference in plans does not affect the number of emails that can be generated. To ensure that your account has an active iCloud email address, you can verify by signing in at the following location: https://www.icloud.com/mail/
Generating "Hide My Email" (HME) Aliases
Generating HME aliases is very straightforward. Once you have finalized your subscription to iCloud+, navigate to https://www.icloud.com/icloudplus/ and select Hide My Email.
Once selected, a popup will appear that will allow to generate your aliases. Click the + symbol to create a new alias. iCloud usually allows you to generate around 5-10 aliases per hour. Software such as AYCD will generate these aliases, store the generated email, and wait another hour before attempting to generate more. iCloud+ allows a maximum of approximately 750 HME aliases to be generated with a single iCloud account. It is possible to increase this limit through iCloud Family, adding an extra 750 emails per user up with a maximum of 6 members.
Setting up iCloud Family
Now, whether you have just set up iCloud+ or already had it, please follow the steps below:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap on the Mail tab.
Select the Accounts tab.
Tap on Add Account.
Choose iCloud from the available options.
Select Create a new Apple ID to proceed.
Afterward, follow these steps:
Go back to the settings homepage and tap on Family.
In the top right corner, tap on the "+" symbol.
On the prompted "Family Screen", select the option to "+ Invite other".
Choose "Invite In Person".
Enter the Apple ID and password you have just created and follow the remaining steps to complete the invitation into the family.
Forward iCloud Emails to Gmail
This is an optional step, but good to do if you are encountering issues with iCloud IMAP and/or the software you are using does not support iCloud IMAP.
Visit https://www.icloud.com/ and sign into your account. Should be greeted with a screen like the image below.
You should then click on the mail icon from the image above and should be greeted with a screen like so. I would then click on the little gear box also provided in the screenshot below.
You then click on Preferences...
From here you want to Click on "Forward my email to:" and add your main Gmail to it.
FAQ
Is it necessary to purchase or have an existing iCloud+ subscription?
Yes, having an iCloud+ subscription is a requirement, and even the lowest-priced plan will suffice.
If I get a larger / more expensive iCloud+ plan, do I get more iCloud emails?
No, there is no difference between iCloud+ plans with regard to how many emails you can generate. Stick to the 99 cent plan and use iCloud Family to increase your limit if needed.
What is the limit for generating iCloud emails per Apple ID? And how many iCloud emails can be generated in total per family?
You can generate up to 750 iCloud emails per Apple account. If you have a family setup, you can add up to 5 additional members, making a total of 6 members including the main Apple ID, you can generate a total of 4500 iCloud emails across all family members.
Can I log in to the generated iCloud accounts?
No, it is not possible to log in to the generated iCloud accounts. All necessary actions can be managed through the main iCloud account (the organizer in the family).
How do I send an email from one of the generated iCloud accounts? To send an email from one of the generated iCloud accounts, follow these steps:
Visit https://www.icloud.com/mail/.
Click on the settings icon located in the top left corner, and then select 'preferences'.
On the left menu, click on 'Accounts'.
Add an alias, which is the email address you want to use for sending emails.
How can I forward my primary iCloud email to another email address (such as Gmail)? Here are the steps to follow:
Visit https://www.icloud.com/mail/.
Click on the settings icon located in the top left corner, and then select 'preferences'.
In the Forwarding section, enter the email address you want to forward your emails to, and make sure to check the corresponding box.
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