# iCloud

Add your iCloud account to Daylite.<br>

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**Note:** If you use an iCloud+ custom domain email (e.g., <name@yourdomain.com>), see [Using iCloud Custom Domain Email](#using-icloud-custom-domain-email) below for setup instructions.
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1. Go to **Daylite > Settings > Mail > Mail Accounts** and select **Add Mail Account**.
2. Next, select **iCloud** from the list of account types.
3. Enter the email address of your iCloud account.

#### Create an App-Specific Password

Daylite requires you to create an **app-specific password**. This is a different password than the one you use to sign into iCloud.

1. Sign into your [Apple Account](https://account.apple.com) associated with your iCloud email address.
2. Choose **Sign-In and Security** from the Apple Account menu, then select **Account Security** to enable **Two Factor Authentication**. If you need more detailed instructions, follow [this article from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915).
3. Once Two Factor Authentication has been enabled, select **App-Specific Passwords**.
4. Go to **Daylite > Settings > Mail > Mail Accounts** and select **Add Mail Account**.
5. Next, select **iCloud** from the list of account types.
6. Enter the email address of your iCloud account. Daylite requires you to create an **app-specific password**. This is a different password than the one you use to sign into iCloud.
7. Click **Next** to begin the guided setup.<br>

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   First, you must turn on 2-Step Verification in your iCloud Account. This is required before you can create an App Password. If you have already enabled 2-Step Verification, move to step 7.
8. Sign into your [Apple Account](https://account.apple.com) associated with your iCloud email address.
9. Choose **Sign-In and Security** from the Apple Account menu, then select **Account Security** to enable **Two Factor Authentication**. If you need more detailed instructions, follow [this article from Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915).<br>

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10. In Daylite, check the box **"I've enabled 2-Step Verification"** and click **Next** to proceed to creating an App Password.<br>

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11. Once Two Factor Authentication has been enabled, select **App-Specific Passwords**.
12. Click **Generate an app-specific password**.<br>

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13. Enter "Daylite" for the name of your App-Specific Password, then choose **Create**.<br>

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14. In Daylite, confirm you've set up an App-Specific Password<br>

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15. Copy the App-Specific Password that has been generated and paste it into the Password field in Daylite. Click **Next** to finish adding your iCloud account to Daylite.<br>

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Your iCloud account is now connected to Daylite.

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### Using iCloud Custom Domain Email

If you use an iCloud+ custom domain email address such as <name@yourdomain.com>, you need to add it as an IMAP account with specific settings.

To add an iCloud custom domain email:<br>

1. Go to **Daylite > Settings > Mail > Mail Accounts** and select **Add Mail Account**.
2. Select **Other IMAP** from the list of account types.
3. Enter your custom domain email address, such as: <tom@example.com>
4. Enter your app-specific password in the **Password** field. If you haven't created one, see [Create an App-Specific Password](#create-an-app-specific-password) above.
5. Click **Next**.

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6. On the server settings screen, change both **User Name** fields to your Apple ID email address. The **Email** field at the top will display your custom domain email—do not change this. Both **User Name** fields will initially display your custom domain email. Change these to your Apple ID email address (the email ending in @icloud.com).<br>

   For example: If the **User Name** fields show <tom@example.com>, change them to <tom@icloud.com>.

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7. Click **Next** to finish adding your account.<br>

Once added, your emails will send from your custom domain address.


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