Be Careful Using Hide My Email Everywhere

Introduction and Overview

In this section, Gary from macmost.com explains the potential drawbacks of using the "Hide My Email" feature in iCloud all the time.

Why it may not be a good idea to use Hide My Email all the time

• Hide My Email is a feature of iCloud Plus that allows users to create disposable email addresses when signing up for online services.

• The special email address created by Hide My Email forwards emails to the user's regular email address, keeping their actual email address private.

• Using Hide My Email provides anonymity and prevents companies from cross-referencing email addresses to identify users.

• While it is useful for signing up on untrusted websites, there are cases where using Hide My Email as your ID may cause issues.

• If you use a Hide My Email address as your ID for a website or service, you may encounter problems if you forget your password or need to manually enter your ID.

• Losing access to an account due to forgetting or erasing the Hide My Email address used as an ID can be problematic.

• Consider using your real email address for sites and services where you plan on returning frequently and need consistent access to your account.

• It is important to remember that legitimate companies can be unsubscribed from if they send unwanted emails.