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How to use 'Hide My email' function in the Mail app?

I'm not familiar with 'hide my email' and am looking for privacy and security while sending emails.

I use Apple mail app on a MacBook Pro Ventura 13.7 - 2017 - 15" and a recently purchased iPhone 14. If anyone has experience with 'Hide my email' and would like to share your thoughts about it I'd appreciate your time. Thank you.


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iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 19, 2024 4:53 PM

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Oct 19, 2024 5:40 PM in response to suefromvictoria

Apple has a full description of this service in their support document Learn more about Hide My Email and iCloud+


In summary, it is an automated alias iCloud+ email address. I use it when filling out forms on the Internet and for purchasing. You can also use it when using Apple Pay on a website - though you can opt to use your standard email if you prefer.


Hide My Email is a new-ish part of Apple's privacy tool box.


Have a look also at this video which explains that sometimes it might be better to use your real email address, when creating an account for a service for example.

How to use 'Hide My email' function in the Mail app?

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