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iCloud email is the default and free email address you get when you create an Apple ID. Once you create an Apple ID, you'll already have an iCloud account, but what about that free email address? This wikiHow article will show you step-by-step how to set up iCloud email on an iPhone since it's not turned on as you set up a new device.
Steps
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1Open Settings. You can find the gear icon app on your Home screen or in the Utilities folder.
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2Tap your name. It's at the top of the screen.
- If you don't see your name and instead see a message to sign in, you need to create an Apple ID or sign in to your iPhone to continue.
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3Tap iCloud. It's usually in the second grouping of menu items next to an image of a cloud.
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4Tap the toggle next to Mail to turn it on . Doing so will enable iCloud email on your phone.[1]
- If you don't have an iCloud email address set up, you will be prompted to make one when you tap the toggle. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your iCloud email and continue.[2]
- After you've set up your iCloud email, you can check your Mail app for the account. You can also set up Push notifications so you get notified whenever you get an email.
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1. Open Settings.
2. Tap your name.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Tap the toggle next to Mail to turn it on.
