Apple Increases iCloud Email Alias Limit
Apple has quietly increased the maximum number of iCloud email aliases a user can create from three to nine. The company has not officially announced the change.
Apple has recently increased the maximum number of email aliases that can be created for an iCloud account, raising the limit from three to nine. This adjustment to the iCloud Mail service was implemented without an official announcement from the company.
Email aliases allow users to generate additional @icloud.com email addresses without needing to set up entirely new iCloud accounts. These aliases can be used for sending and receiving emails, and they offer a way to manage different communication streams or enhance privacy by using distinct addresses for various online registrations.
Currently, Apple's official iCloud User Guide still states that users can create a maximum of three @icloud.com email aliases. However, the practical implementation of the service now reflects the higher limit of nine aliases. This change provides users with greater flexibility in managing their email presence.
The update is a functional improvement for iCloud users, offering more options for email management and personalization within the Apple ecosystem.