how to create an icloud email

You can create an iCloud email address from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or by signing in at iCloud Mail. Apple says to go to **Settings > your name > iCloud

iCloud Mail/Mail** on iPhone or iPad, or System Settings > your name > iCloud > Mail/iCloud Mail on Mac, then follow the prompts to create a free @icloud.com address.

Quick steps

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your name at the top.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Turn on iCloud Mail or Mail.
5. When prompted, choose Create Email Address and pick your iCloud username.
6. Confirm the address and finish setup.

On a Mac

1. Open System Settings.
2. Click your name at the top of the sidebar.
3. Click iCloud.
4. Turn on Mail or iCloud Mail.
5. Follow the onscreen steps to create your iCloud address.

On the web

1. Go to icloud.com/mail.
2. Sign in with your Apple Account if needed.
3. Select Create Email Address.
4. Follow the prompts to finish.

Helpful notes

• Your first choice may already be taken, so try a different username if needed.
• The email becomes your Apple/iCloud mail address, so choose one you want to keep using.
• Once created, it can be used in the Mail app across Apple devices after Mail is enabled.

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Create an iCloud email by turning on iCloud Mail in your Apple device settings or by using iCloud Mail on the web; Apple will guide you through picking a free @icloud.com address.