I recently applied for a job and was expecting an email from them, but it never arrived in my inbox. They sent me a screenshot of the email showing that it was sent to my Apple ID email address. The issue is, I don't recall ever setting up an email tied to my Apple ID. I frequently use my Apple ID for sign-ins, but when I checked iCloud for any email, I was prompted to set up an email account. I'm really puzzled about what to do next!
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It sounds like you might be using an email address linked to an Apple ID that you can't access. This employer probably used the Apple ID email they received, but it's crucial to communicate with them using an email you control. Reach out and ask them to resend the email to your actual email address instead.
Remember, your Apple ID is essentially your email address now. If you don’t recognize the Apple ID email, it might be best to set up an actual iCloud email just in case you need it in the future! They have made it easier to manage these over the years.
As far as I know, if you have an Apple account, it should come with an iCloud email, even if you don't use it. You can always disregard it and stick to using your main email like Gmail, but it's worth knowing it exists for potential usage later on.
You're likely using the Sign In with Apple feature, which lets you log in without revealing your real email. If you go to Settings, tap your name, then select Sign In with Apple, you should see the email used to register with the job. Check if an alias is being forwarded to your actual email.
What email domain is linked with your Apple ID? Is it iCloud or something like Gmail? You might also want to check if you have any email aliases set up that could be causing confusion. Here's a link on managing those: https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/add-and-manage-email-aliases-mm6b1a490a/icloud.
Yeah, I usually tap on the Sign In with Apple option, and it sends emails to a hidden Apple email. My real email is Gmail, so this is a bit frustrating.