Can I save notes in the Notes App, using my existing iCloud account and not have to create a new email?

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Can I save notes in the Notes App, using my existing iCloud account and not have to create a new email?

Hello,

I recently purchased an iPhone 5 and I'm having trouble with my Notes.

After making some notes and saving them, I synced to my iTunes and the notes were not on the phone any more. When I go into the Settings menu, in the iCloud section, clicking on Notes asks me to create a new iCloud email. I have an iCloud account already and I don't want to have to manage multiple email addresses. Is there a way for me to get the Notes to save and sync without making another email account?

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Apr 30, 2013 11:18 AM

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Answer 1

pdroth

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Apr 30, 2013 11:20 AM in response to moby_dyckens

Unless you want to manage/update your Notes at www.icloud.com, or sync them with another device, there is no need to enable sync in my opinion.

Any notes will be part of the iCloud backup and will be restored should you ever need to.

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ssschmidt

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Apr 30, 2013 11:25 AM in response to moby_dyckens

I believe that the creation of an icloud email address is the method by which the notes are stored. This would be transparent to you, as you do not have to give the email address out, or use the email account. So, if you wish to sync notes with icloud (and have them available on the web interface as well as your other devices), you can create the email and turn it on. If you don't use it, you shouldn't need to check it.

HTH

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moby_dyckens Author

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Apr 30, 2013 11:44 AM in response to moby_dyckens

Alright, I think I won't be needing the iCloud syncing, as I only have one device.

Is there a way to ensure that the notes I create on the phone will still be there after syncing? Or is there a way to access saved or archived notes that I make on the App?

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