An extra layer of safeguard for personal information has become the order of the day in the backdrop of ever-looming hacking and pervasive spamming. Therefore, not adding a shield to sensitive info is like inviting trouble with both hands. Speaking of reliable protection from hacking, two-factor authentication, and iCloud email address aliases, which allow you to send and receive emails without revealing your email address, can go a long way in safeguarding an account. What’s more, you can also use iCloud email address aliases on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to log in to websites and online services to shield your true email address against spamming. If this well-thought-out privacy and security feature seems in line with your needs, follow along to set up iCloud email address aliases on your iDevice.
Beyond protection, email aliases can also let you filter messages thanks to their ability to sort incoming emails into separate mailboxes automatically. Not just that, you can even use them to name email addresses so that they can ideally represent their professional or personal purposes. It’s worth reiterating that mail aliases can’t be changed, converted or transferred into primary accounts. Now that you know what they are meant for and how handy they can prove to be, it’s time to get started with steps!
First off, we are going to add an iCloud email alias using the iCloud.com website.
- Now, click on the gear cog icon located at the bottom-left corner of the window.
Now, you will get a confirmation that a new email alias has been created. After that, click on Close and hit Done.
Once you have created a mail alias, you can manage it right from your iOS device.
Manage iCloud Email Aliases on macOS
- On your Mac, open the Mail app. After that, click on the Mail menu at the top left corner of the screen and choose Preferences.
