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do you use both iCloud email and Apple ID email to sign into Apple ID

I'm confused as to the best and most secure way to set up my Apple ID and iCloud account.


Currently I can sign into my Apple ID with my iCloud account and my phone. I was also able to sign in with my aliases but I removed that option.


Does one recommend having a different email for iCloud and Apple ID. Could I use just my phone number for these accounts?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 21, 2023 10:17 PM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 22, 2023 1:28 AM

Does one recommend having a different email for iCloud and Apple ID.


No, your Apple ID is the personal account you use with all Apple products and services. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in, as well as the contact, payment, and security details that you use with Apple.

You can’t merge multiple Apple ID accounts.

 

See the following Apple articles

Sign in with your Apple ID -> Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Manage and use your Apple ID -> Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

See also ⤵️

Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com

Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com – Apple Support (UK)

 

About your Apple ID email addresses

About your Apple ID email addresses - Apple Support






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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 22, 2023 1:28 AM in response to Community User

Does one recommend having a different email for iCloud and Apple ID.


No, your Apple ID is the personal account you use with all Apple products and services. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in, as well as the contact, payment, and security details that you use with Apple.

You can’t merge multiple Apple ID accounts.

 

See the following Apple articles

Sign in with your Apple ID -> Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Manage and use your Apple ID -> Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

See also ⤵️

Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com

Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com – Apple Support (UK)

 

About your Apple ID email addresses

About your Apple ID email addresses - Apple Support






do you use both iCloud email and Apple ID email to sign into Apple ID

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