VIDEO: How to Use Hide my Email on a MacBook

There’s this moment when you’re signing up for something online, maybe it’s a newsletter you’ll never read or a one-time purchase from a sketchy shop and you pause, wondering: Do I really want to hand over my real email for this? That’s exactly the kind of dilemma Hide My Email was made for.

Hide My Email is a privacy feature built into Apple devices that lets you create random, unique email addresses when signing up for apps, newsletters, or websites. These burner emails forward messages to your real inbox, without revealing your actual address. That means fewer trackers, less spam, and more control over who can contact you. You can deactivate or delete them anytime. It's built into Sign in with Apple and available with iCloud+.

How to Create Hide my Email Address on Mac

If you want to generate a brand-new email for a specific site or purpose

• Step 1: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen
• Step 2: Select System Preferences
• Step 3: Click on Apple ID
• Step 4: In the sidebar, click on iCloud, then find Hide My Email in the list and click the Options... button next to it
• Step 5: Select Create New Address
• Step 6: Select Continue
• Step 7: Enter the label for your address, then click on Continue
• Step 8: Finally click on Done

How to Use Hide my Email on a MacBook

• Step 1: Open the Mail app on your Mac
• Step 2: Click the New Message button (the square with a pen icon) to compose a new email
• Step 3: In the new message window, hover your mouse over the From: field. A dropdown menu arrow will appear. Then, click the dropdown menu and select Hide My Email

Conclusion

Ultimately, making "Hide My Email" a regular part of your online routine is one of the simplest yet most powerful steps you can take to protect your digital privacy.

By creating a buffer between your personal inbox and the many services that require an email address, you reclaim control over who can contact you. Whether you're trying a new service, signing up for a newsletter, or simply want to keep a conversation private, this tool, available to all iCloud+ subscribers on macOS Monterey, is your built-in shield against future spam and data tracking. It’s a small habit that delivers significant peace of mind.

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