Hi All,
I got married last week and we have double barrelled our names (now Peters-Rich rather than just Peters or Rich)
I have created an iCloud alias which allows me to send mail to a new iCloud email containing my new name. Is there a way I can make this alias my new Apple ID? It’s going to feel weird if I need to contact apple and they ask me to give my email and I have to give my old name?
TIA
iPhone 12 Pro, 15
Hi Benial.peters,
Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.
An iCloud Alias can't be used as an Apple ID. Please see: Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com.
"Note: You can’t delete or turn off a primary iCloud Mail address. You can’t use an alias to create a separate Apple ID, and an email alias can’t be converted to a primary iCloud Mail address."
You could always change your Apple ID email (which is generally asked for when you contact Apple) to something that reflects your new name: Change your Apple ID and then continue using your iCloud alias as well.
Have a fantastic day!
Hi Benial.peters,
Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.
An iCloud Alias can't be used as an Apple ID. Please see: Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com.
"Note: You can’t delete or turn off a primary iCloud Mail address. You can’t use an alias to create a separate Apple ID, and an email alias can’t be converted to a primary iCloud Mail address."
You could always change your Apple ID email (which is generally asked for when you contact Apple) to something that reflects your new name: Change your Apple ID and then continue using your iCloud alias as well.
Have a fantastic day!
Apple ID - Alias?
