How to share apple mail with friends

Sharing an Apple Mail account with friends or family members can be a bit tricky, but it's possible. Here are a few ways to share access to your Apple Mail account:

Method 1: Share a single email account

If you want to share a single email account with multiple people, you can create a shared email account and add them as aliases. Here's how:

1. Go to the Apple ID website and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
2. Click on "Account" and then "Edit" next to "Account Settings".
3. Scroll down to the "Email" section and click on "Add an email address".
4. Enter the new email address you want to create (e.g., [email protected]).
5. Click "Next" and then "Create".
6. Go back to the "Account" page and click on "Edit" next to "Account Settings" again.
7. Scroll down to the "Aliases" section and click on "Add an alias".
8. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the account with (e.g., [email protected], [email protected]).
9. Click "Next" and then "Create".

Method 2: Share access to a shared mailbox

If you want to share access to a specific mailbox (e.g., a family mailbox), you can create a shared mailbox and add your friends or family members as delegates. Here's how:

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
2. Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" (on iOS).
3. Click on "Accounts" and select the account you want to share access to.
4. Click on the "Mailboxes" tab (on Mac) or "Mailbox" tab (on iOS).
5. Click on "Add Mailbox" and select "Shared Mailbox".
6. Enter the name of the shared mailbox (e.g., "Family Mailbox").
7. Click "Create".
8. Go back to the "Accounts" tab and select the shared mailbox.
9. Click on the "Delegates" tab (on Mac) or "Manage" tab (on iOS).
10. Click on "Add Delegate" and enter the email addresses of the people you want to share access with (e.g., [email protected], [email protected]).
11. Click "Add" to add the delegates.

Method 3: Use a third-party email client

If you want to share access to your email account with multiple people, you can use a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. These clients allow you to create multiple accounts and share access to a single account.

Security considerations

When sharing access to your email account, make sure to:

• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your account.
• Limit access to only the necessary people.
• Monitor your account activity regularly to detect any suspicious activity.
• Consider using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to encrypt your internet connection.

Remember that sharing access to your email account can increase the risk of security breaches, so be cautious when sharing access with others.