New Mobile Me Account

socal · 07-07-2009, 08:05 PM

Ok guys, after spouting off about mini me, I mean Mobile Me, its time to subscribe.

So...

I bought a subscription on eBay and am awaiting a code. Currently I'm using a trial, of which, I don't want to use the name as my primary address. I'd like to keep it as a secondary address (alias).

I figure that to accomplish this, I need to delete the current trial. Then start signup fresh with my new name, using the code. Once that is done, I can then use my trail address as a secondary address (alias) to my new account.

Am I on the right track? Will I be able to get the address that I'm using now during a trial with the method described?

Mucho gracias in advance, I do believe.

ct2k7 · 07-07-2009, 10:00 PM

I do believe that what you are saying is achievable, however, it may take 24 hours for the mobileme servers to propagate that you've deleted the email and added it again.

Hondamaker · 07-07-2009, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by socal

Ok guys, after spouting off about mini me, I mean Mobile Me, its time to subscribe.

So...

I bought a subscription on eBay and am awaiting a code. Currently I'm using a trial, of which, I don't want to use the name as my primary address. I'd like to keep it as a secondary address (alias).

I figure that to accomplish this, I need to delete the current trial. Then start signup fresh with my new name, using the code. Once that is done, I can then use my trail address as a secondary address (alias) to my new account.

Am I on the right track? Will I be able to get the address that I'm using now during a trial with the method described?

Mucho gracias in advance, I do believe.

You can buy a mobile.me account on ebay?

ct2k7 · 07-07-2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Hondamaker

You can buy a mobile.me account on ebay?

Coupon/Voucher code thing.

Finally, why not ask the MobileMe support team themselves?

http://www.apple.com/support/mobileme/ww/

Choose your country, then click on the topics at the bottom left of the page to see if your question has already been answered. If it's not, click the Chat Now button to initiate a realtime help session with a MobileMe support agent.

socal · 07-07-2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by ct2k7

Coupon/Voucher code thing.

Finally, why not ask the MobileMe support team themselves?

http://www.apple.com/support/mobileme/ww/

Choose your country, then click on the topics at the bottom left of the page to see if your question has already been answered. If it's not, click the Chat Now button to initiate a realtime help session with a MobileMe support agent.

Good suggestion, I'll do that. Apple support thus far has been incredible.

socal · 07-07-2009, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Hondamaker

You can buy a mobile.me account on ebay?

Re: your avatar. Master Key System.

Quake97 · 07-08-2009, 08:45 AM

I don't think you can add the alias that quickly. I think MM keeps your data around for a few weeks. They also may not let you add an alias that was once an account. I just tried to add an old account of mine as an alias and it didn't work.

Joe

socal · 07-08-2009, 01:17 PM

I spoke with Apple Support.

Its possible to use the trial email account as a secondary address to the new account. Once the new account is setup, I need to call Apple and they will delete the old account and immediately return that name to the available pool. With that done, I claim it right away.

Should be all set.

ct2k7 · 07-08-2009, 01:58 PM

Glad you've this sorted

Quake97 · 07-08-2009, 02:19 PM

I know you can use the trial account as a sub account on a family pack. The info about contacting Apple to put it back in the pool for use as an alias is good news. I may use that for an family pack sub account I killed off last week.

Joe