How to use iMessages with icloud account

Hi,
I'm thinking about using iMessages on my Mac. Is it possible to use my icloud account (@me.com) for it and not my apple ID?
Thank you for your help.
Regards

An icloud account IS your apple ID. you need an apple id to have icloud mail. simply log in using the apple id and use your icloud mail. when it asks you what email to use to recieve messages, enter your icloud mail.

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