How to create a second iCloud account

Having an account in iCloud, you can access and synchronize the information on multiple Apple devices. It’s important to comprehend that if your devices are connected via one Apple ID, then an iCloud email is a part of the Apple tool pack you can’t do without if you want to get the best user experience. But even if you use one iCloud email as your basic account, you also have the option to set up additional profiles and use them at your discretion. So, iOS owners often seek ways to create a second iCloud account for various purposes – sign up for online services or websites, maintain business correspondence, separate accounts for family members, and the like.

However, the process isn’t obvious, so users usually get into trouble and reach out to Howly for help. The point is that an iCloud account is associated with an Apple ID, and the developers allow you to create a second iCloud account only if you connect it to a different Apple ID. As an alternative, you can take advantage of iCloud aliases by setting up independent email addresses for your account. Sounds complicated? Keep cool, everything is much easier than it seems. We’ll guide you through each of the ways so that you manage to create a second iCloud account on the iPhone, Mac, or iPad with no hassle.

How to create a second iCloud account on iPhone, Mac & iPad

First, let’s puzzle out how to add a different icloud.com address by registering a new Apple ID. The thing is that your Apple ID address doesn’t have to be linked to iCloud, while you can’t set up iCloud without connecting your Apple ID. Hence, if you already have an iCloud account linked with Apple ID, you should register a new Apple profile to make another account in iCloud. And since you can’t switch profiles, sign out of your active Apple account and get a new ID:

1. Get into Settings and tap Sign In.
2. Hit Create Apple ID.
3. Opt for Don't have/forgot an Apple ID.
4. Pick Create Apple ID.
5. Complete the required steps.
6. Complete the verification using your phone number.

You can also get through the process using the App Store or website. So, a new Apple ID is ready, how do you create a second iCloud account now? Here’s how to do it on various Apple devices:

For Mac owners

• Tap the Apple icon and pick System Preferences.

• Move to Internet Accounts.

• Pick iCloud on the left-hand side of the window.
• Provide your credentials (password and Apple ID).
• Hit the Mail checkbox.

• Come up with a new address for your iCloud email.

• Pick OK -> Create.

For iPhone and iPad users

1. Open Settings and pick your name.
2. Move to iCloud.
3. Hit the Mail checkbox.
4. Once a pop-up message appears, tap Create.
5. Come up with a new iCloud email.
6. Pick Next -> tap Done.

How to create second iCloud account via aliases

This option to create a second iCloud account turns out to be much more convenient than the previous one. Indeed, iCloud aliases allow you to keep all your addresses in one account. Thus, you don’t have to make a second Apple ID or switch profiles any time you want to access another iCloud account. What’s more, it’s easy to set up and manage aliases. Here’s how to deal with it:

• Move to iCloud.com and submit your valid Apple ID.
• Select the Mail icon.

• Spot the gear icon and pick Preferences.

• Go to the Account tab.
• Tap Add an Alias.

• Give a name to your alias as soon as you create an additional iCloud address. Also, provide your full name and add a label to differentiate the account from other aliases.
• Tap OK.