Hi there, I'm a tech enthusiast with a special interest in Apple products and services. I've spent countless hours exploring the intricacies of iCloud and its various features, including the often misunderstood world of email aliases. I'd be happy to help you navigate the process of deleting an iCloud alias.

## Deleting Your iCloud Email Alias: A Step-by-Step Guide

Before we begin, it's crucial to understand that deleting an iCloud alias is irreversible. Once deleted, any emails sent to that alias will bounce back, and you'll no longer be able to use it for sending or receiving messages.

If you're confident about deleting your alias, here's a comprehensive guide:

1. Access iCloud Settings:

- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch:
- Open the Settings app (the grey icon with gears).
- Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen (your name and profile picture).
- Select iCloud.
- On your Mac:
- Click the Apple menu (Apple logo) in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Choose System Settings.
- Select your Apple ID from the sidebar (your name and profile picture).
- Click iCloud.
- On iCloud.com:
- Go to iCloud.com in your web browser.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

2. Manage Your Email Addresses:

- Whether you're on your Apple device or iCloud.com, locate and select Mail. This will take you to your iCloud Mail settings.

- Click or tap on Manage located below your primary iCloud email address. This will open a new page or window displaying all your connected email addresses, including aliases.

3. Identify and Delete the Alias:

- Carefully review the list of email addresses. Look for the alias you want to remove.

- To the right of the alias you wish to delete, you'll find a Delete button (it might look like a minus sign or a trash can icon). Click or tap on it.

4. Confirm Deletion:

- A confirmation window will appear, reminding you that deleting an alias is permanent. It will also ask you how you want to handle emails sent to the alias in the future. You have three options:
- "Don't forward": This is the default and recommended option. Emails sent to the deleted alias will simply bounce back to the sender.
- "Forward to": Choose this option if you want to redirect emails sent to the deleted alias to another email address you own (it can be your primary iCloud email or any other).
- "Delete": Select this option if you want all emails sent to the deleted alias to be deleted without any notification to the sender.

- Once you've made your choice, confirm the deletion by clicking Delete or Done (the wording might vary slightly depending on your device or browser).

5. Sign Out and Verify:

- For good measure, sign out of iCloud and then sign back in. This ensures the changes are saved and reflected across all your devices.

- Try sending a test email to the deleted alias to confirm that it's no longer active. If the email bounces back, you've successfully deleted your iCloud alias.

Remember:

- Deleting an alias is permanent and cannot be undone.
- Make sure to update any contacts, subscriptions, or online accounts that were using the deleted alias.

Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with!
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