How do I delete the primary Apple ID so that I only use my alias email address as the primary Apple ID?
For example, if I have @gmail.com as a primary Apple ID and I want my alias of @iCloud.com to be the new primary sign in...how do I delete the @gmail.com email from my Apple ID?
Not possible.
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."
You could only use the main iCloud address as an Apple ID, and only after a 30 day wait if you have just created it.
From:
Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
- There's special instructions if you want to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com address.
"If you try to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com email address that was created within the last 30 days, you will be asked to try again later."
Personally I would not use the same iCloud mail address for your Apple ID. If you have problems with your account you also could not get access to the emails Apple sends you helping you with recovering your account.
Not possible.
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."
You could only use the main iCloud address as an Apple ID, and only after a 30 day wait if you have just created it.
From:
Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
- There's special instructions if you want to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com address.
"If you try to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com email address that was created within the last 30 days, you will be asked to try again later."
Personally I would not use the same iCloud mail address for your Apple ID. If you have problems with your account you also could not get access to the emails Apple sends you helping you with recovering your account.
You may be able to use your iCloud email address if not created in the last 30 days.
Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
Understand that resetting a forgotten password will be more difficult since you will be unable to access your iCloud email address. Having a Trusted Device would be essential in this situation.
Delete Main Apple ID, Use Alias As Primary Apple ID
