Q: I am not getting the icloud initial setup email.

Hi VRPitt,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand you are attempting to set up your iCloud account but have not received the verification email. I suggest the steps in the attached article to get this account verified. Make sure to check the Junk or Spam folders to see if the email was routed there.

iCloud: Account troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3988

I can't sign in to iCloud on my Mac due to an alert stating that my email address has not been verified.

If you can't sign in due to the alert “Account not verified - Check your email for instructions for verifying your account”:

1. Close and reopen iCloud preferences before attempting to sign in to iCloud again.
2. If that does not resolve the issue, check your email folder and Junk folder for a verification email sent from Apple.
3. If there is no verification email in your email folder or Junk folder, click the Resend Verification Email button in iCloud preferences.

Have a great day,

Joe