When I set up my Apple account years ago, I had a different name. I set up @icloud.com email with that name. It won’t let me delete it, but is there a way to edit it? I hate to keep even seeing it! Thanks! Deb
Once an Apple ID is created iCloud domain it's permanent the first and last name associated with it can't be edited , the only way is create an alias for it Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support
Note: You cannot delete or turn off a primary iCloud Mail address. You cannot use an alias to create a separate Apple ID, and an email alias cannot be converted to a primary iCloud Mail address.
Once an Apple ID is created iCloud domain it's permanent the first and last name associated with it can't be edited , the only way is create an alias for it Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support
Note: You cannot delete or turn off a primary iCloud Mail address. You cannot use an alias to create a separate Apple ID, and an email alias cannot be converted to a primary iCloud Mail address.
See the article Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support
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.
However , sign out Apple ID from Mac system preferences and sign in with gmail address .
a ) Open system preferences > click on iCloud and click on sign out , you can see a window stating do you want to keep a copy of your iCloud data on this Mac before signing out ? The boxes iCloud Drive , contacts , calendars , reminders are checked by default - so click on keep a copy . A pop up window will appear are you sure you want to stop updating and continue with sign out ( any documents not updated to iCloud Drive , will be moved to a folder named “ iCloud Drive archive in your home folder on this Mac ) so don’t click on “ cancel “ but " click on continue with sign out ."
A pop up window will appear . Do you want to keep a copy of safari passwords on this Mac ?
( 1 ) Delete from Mac ( 2 ) cancel ( 3 ) keep on Mac .So its optional you can select keep on Mac or click on delete from Mac ( as some users write down the safari passwords in a safe place and they can autofill it again . )
( b ) It will prompt enter the Apple ID password for mail address to turn off find my Mac , so enter your Apple ID password and click on continue , a small circle will rotate , be patient .
In the upcoming screen shot delete the Apple ID completely from the box .
Note : you mentioned - The Apple ID is set up in another email address, the one that was my primary email at the time. Can that be changed? I hope so, because it will no longer be available soon
Check the apple article .
The Apple ID is set up in another email address, the one that was my primary email at the time. Can that be changed? I hope so, because it will no longer be available soon. That’s why I wanted to have my iCloud email available for use. It just looks so much better than the generic gmail, yahoo, etc. addresses.
Original iCloud.com email needs to be changed. Help please!
