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How do I get iMessage on my Mac OS X?
How to set up iMessage on Mac
- Launch Messages from your desktop, dock, or Applications folder.
- Click on Messages in the Menu bar.
- Click on Preferences.
- Click on the iMessage tab.
- Select the phone number and email addresses at which you would like to be reached.
Why won’t my iMessages work on my Mac?
Turn it off, reboot your device, then turn it back on using the same method. On a Mac, launch the Messages app and select Messages > Preferences from the menu bar. Go to the iMessage tab, and under your Apple ID, uncheck Enable Messages in iCloud. Reboot your Mac, then turn this setting back on.
Can iMessage be used on Mac?
If you have an Apple ID, you can use iMessage—a secure messaging service—to send unlimited messages to friends who have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Messages sent using iMessage appear in blue text bubbles.
Can you use iMessage on Mac without iPhone?
You can use iMessage on your Mac by signing into your Apple ID account. Once you’re signed in, you can send and receive iMessages from your Mac’s Messages app. Any iMessage you send or receive on your Mac will appear on your iPhone or iPad too.
How do I get iPhone Messages on my Mac?
Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages.
- Tap Text Message Forwarding.
- Turn on your Mac in the list of devices.
- If you’re not using two-factor authentication, a six-digit activation code appears on your Mac; enter this code on your iPhone, then tap Allow.
Can I use iMessage on my Mac without an iPhone?
How can I text from my Mac without my iPhone?
Use Messages on your Mac
- Open Messages.
- Click the New Message button at the top of the Messages window.
- Type the name, email address, or phone number of one or more recipients.
- Press Tab or click the message field at the bottom of the window, then type your message.
- Press Return to send the message.
How do I enable text messages on my Mac?
Open Messages on your Mac. Go to Settings > Messages on your iPhone and tap on Text Messages Forwarding. You will see your Mac (or Macs) listed here with an on off slider beside them. To allow your Mac to send and receive text messages turn the slider to green.
Why can’t I send Messages on my Mac?
Make sure that your Mac is connected to the Internet. To check your Internet connection, try loading a page in Safari or another web browser. Check that the date and time is set correctly on your Mac. Make sure that you enter the correct phone number or email address for the contact.
Can I use iMessage on Mac without iCloud?
A: Your iCloud settings, found in the iCloud section of the iOS Settings app, are completely independent of your iMessage settings. You can use iMessage even with iCloud completely disabled, or even if you’ve never setup an iCloud account at all.
How do I get my iMessage to work?
How to enable iMessage on iPhone
- In Settings, scroll until you find “Messages” and tap. In Settings, find Messages.
- At the top of the screen, find iMessage. At the top, find the iMessage toggle.
- If the slider on the right is green, iMessage is already enabled. If not, tap the slider to enable iMessage.
Can I still iMessage without service?
iMessage is an internet messaging service. You need an internet connection which can be cellular or wifi. With an android cell, I didn’t need a data plan to send a text message and it was free.
Why are my iMessages not sending?
iMessage needs access to the internet, either via WiFi or a cellular signal, so if you have no service, a network issue, or are in Airplane Mode, the message can’t be sent. Check your WiFi and cell signal to make sure your phone can communicate with the outside world.