Should my iCloud email match my Apple ID

I am creating a iCloud email and am unsure if it needs to match my Apple ID email in order to work. If not, then I would choose something else. What's the scoop? Thanks.

It doesn't need to be the same.  If you're creating a new account, you can choose whatever you want.

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