HT201342 email address confusion

I'm using a me.com address in addition to gmail (and rarely used Hotmail and aol)
Why on earth would I now need an @icloud address, giving me TWO Apple addresses?

There is no advantage.
Apple renamed their service from MobileMe to iCloud, so it is logical to change the email address to match.
You can ignore the new address if it is not required, your previous @me email will continue to function.

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ICloud email address confusion!

OK…here goes. I'll try my best to explain my situation. First, I just started (trying) to use iCloud when I got my new MacBook Air a few days ago. (I'm not new to Apple, just a new computer.) I've been using Reminders app on my iPod Touch 5, but had iCloud turned off and Reminders worked perfectly, meaning it alerts me to things I need to be reminded of.
So I get this new MBA and decide to use iCloud to sync between the two. When I turned iCloud on it asked for Apple ID. I entered the same Apple ID/Password I've been using for years. It said it was "Invalid". I try again and again with the same entries. No joy. (However, I'm still able to access this forum, the App Store, and the Mac App Store using that old ID/Password.)
I finally gave in and just turned on iCloud using the ID it "suggested" which had an iCloud.com suffix. However, when I go into "Account Details" on iCloud my actual Apple ID shows up (the one it just said was invalid) with my actual "gmail.com" suffix!!! Great! Now iCloud works on my MBA, but nothing syncs to my iPod Touch. I tried deleting the account as suggested on this forum. Didn't help. I tried a hard reset. Didn't help. So, I manually entered the same entries into my iPod Touch that I have on my MBA. Now…they are gone! Reminders on my MBA and at iCloud.com are a match, but nothing else is syncing. I've checked the boxes for Mail, Calenders & Reminders, Notes, and Documents. Only Reminders matches up with iCloud.com.
I've got a theory it has something to do with the email addresses not matching up. I don't want to change my Apple iD as I don't want to lose the "history". My Apple ID on my iPod Touch has an "@me.com" suffix.
I still have the free 5 GB of storage available. I'm considering just turning off iCloud on my iPod Touch again and using Reminders as a stand alone app and not worring about syncing. But, I'd still like for the other apps besides Reminders to work on my MBA. My understanding is iCloud is "beta". Should I just wait and see if Apple get's iCloud perfected? Or am I missing something obvious?

Thank you, Mr. Churchhill!
Once I found the "Manage My Accounts" page I saw that I had a 2nd Apple ID that I didn't really know about. The key was that I needed to add this account, which was [email protected], to my Apple "Mail" app. I then deleted my iCloud account on my iPod Touch then created a new one using the [email protected] address as my "Account" name and Apple ID for iCloud. iCloud immediately populated my Reminders, Notes, Contacts, etc.. Everything is properly synced and I'm a happy camper.
This is the 2nd problem solved today on these forums. I'm so thankful you are all here and willing to share brain cells.

HT201342 email address not my name

We are now set up on icloud but now mt email address reads from my husbands name not mine. How do I change back?

You will have to log out of iCloud (in the System/iCloud preference pane) and then log back in with your iCloud ID and password.
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HT201342 I'm a bit confused. Is the new iCloud email address opt-in or opt-out?

Hello all
I'm a little confused. Is the iCloud opt-in or opt-out? There is nowhere in the message I recived to take any action now, but the wording implies that the email address is reserved for me, if I want it. In other words, if I do nothing, do I get the iCloud email automatically at some point "in a few weeks".
thx

ok thanks, so if I do nothing straight away, they won't free the address up and give it to someone else, correct?

Mac mail keeps sending emails from different accounts even though it says correct email in "sent" folder. Recipients reply and it goes to different email address. So confusing.

mac mail keeps sending emails from my different accounts even though it says correct email in "sent" folder and correct email account was highlighted. Recipients reply and it goes to different email address. So confusing and annoying.

Hi Mike,
I had the same issue and managed to solve it.
Go into Mail>Preferences>Accounts
Then in the account information tab, at the bottom should be outgoing mail server (SMTP) and click the drop down box
Mine had a few different servers in it so i went into edit SMPT server list. Click advanced and it will tell you which ones are going from which email address.
Delete the ones you dont want, and it should work or instead of deleting click use only this server, i imagine that will work to
Hope This Helps
George

I'm confused about the apple ID transition from my aol screen name. Does it continue to use my aol email as my apple ID, converting it somehow or do I need to provide a new email address or just create a new username for the apple ID?

I'm confused about the transition to an apple ID that doesn't use my aol email to sign in. The instructions are vague and ambiguous. Any help would be appreciated.

OK, so if your current Apple ID using your AOL Username (like johndoe), then you need to log onto Manage your Apple ID and EDIT that AOL Username to a valid email address: Apple - My Apple ID
If you have an AOL email address (like [email protected]), and you are not using that as another Apple ID, you can change the AOL Username Apple ID to that. Otherwise, you can change it to any valid email address (which you will have to verify when you change to it).
Hope that clears it up. Post back if it doesn't!
Cheers,
GB

HT201342 I have set up my iCloud email address on my iPhone and iMac but it does not appear on my iPad. Dies anyone else have the same problem?

I have set up my iCloud email address on my iPhone and iMac but it does not appear in my iPad? Any suggestions?

See Here > Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
Ask to speak with the Account Security Team..

HT201342 how can i change my email address on icloud account, it is already changed on my apple id

How can I change my email address on icloud, I have already changed it on my apple id, but it still is asking for lmy old email and password and I can not back up or anything?

Hello RousePryor
If the iCloud account ends with an @icloud.com, then that is something that you cannot change it. If that is not the case, then you will need to sign out and may need to change it back to the old Apple ID to do so.
Apple ID: Changing your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5621
Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
iOS 7: If you're asked for the password to your previous Apple ID when signing out of iCloud
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5223
Regards,
-Norm G.

HT201342 How can I change my iCloud account email address?

My son is starting to get daily Spam messages & I would like to obtain a new iCloud.com email address for him. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thank you for your time!

See this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2622
and this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5621

HT201342 How do I create a new iCloud account to be used as an email address only

How do I create a new iCloud account to be used as an email address only?

Howdy shark byte,
This first article details how to set up an additional iCloud account as just an e-mail account on your iOS device.
iOS: Setting up an email account
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4810
Cheers,
Allen

HT201342 I would like to transfer an icloud email address from one apple id to a different apple id. Is this possible?

How can I transfer an icloud email address from one apple id to another apple id?

It isn't possible. If you need to use a different iCloud account with a different ID as your primary iCloud account, you can still set up your other iCloud address as a secondary account by going to Settings>Mail,Contacts,Calendars>Add Account>iCloud, signing in with your ID and turning Mail to on. It will be fetch rather than push email, however, as push is only supported in the primary account.

I'm a little confused as to how Apple ID works. Do I need separate Apple IDs or email addresses for iMessage, iCloud, and Facetime?

Do I need separate Apple IDs or email addresses for iMessage, iCloud, and Facetime?
Everytime I attempt to use my Apple ID associated with iTunes with iMessage, iCloud, or Facetime, it tells me: 'Unable to verify email because it is already in use'. I've been playing around with it and find when I enter another email address other then the one associated with my iTunes account, it'll work. So it seems that my Apple ID will log me into the cloud (or whatever it may be), but I need another email address for the messages to be sent to? Perhaps somebody can clarify for me. Thanks in advance!

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HT201342 My ID for apple is my email address with earthlink. Will I need to change my ID to my iCloud address. I want to be able to continue use my earthlink ID. I have had my earthlink email since 1997 and my friend and various services know and use my a

I use my earthlink address as my apple ID. Will I have to change it if I add my iCloud email
Account and send email from it. I intend to keep my earthlink account and email
Address as I have had it since 1997 and my friends and several services I use know
me by my earthlink handle. Will that be a problem?

I'm not sure if I understand your question, but if you create a new iCloud account with a different ID your existing ID isn't effected by this. It will continue to work as it does now, you will just have an additional Apple ID. If you have an earthlink email address you can continue to use it as a separate account, and it can continue to be your default account if you set it to be (in Settings>Mail,Contacts,Calendars>Default Account). If I'm misunderstanding your question, please explain further.

HT201342 Can I use a different email address as well as iCloud one

Can I use a different email address as well as my iCloud one

Not from within iCloud. The iCloud email service uses iCloud email addresses.
You can setup any email address on your devices separately to iCloud though.

HT201342 What is the difference between an @me email and an @icloud email address?

What is the difference between using an @me email address for iCloud and the new option of an @icloud email address offered?

The @icloud address operates like an alias to your @me address. Any email sent to either your @me or @icloud address is routed to your current @me inbox. It's just another address that you can use as an alternative to your @me address if you want.

HT201342 email address confusion

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