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My messages app on my MacBook air isn't connected to my phone number

MacBook Air 13", 10.12

Posted on Feb 3, 2019 8:08 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2019 8:16 AM

Does the phone number show at the link below?

Apple ID - Manage

Have you checked Messages/Preferences/Accounts to see if the number is under You can be reached for messages at and that it is checked?

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Feb 3, 2019 8:16 AM in response to Brynnhansen

Does the phone number show at the link below?

Apple ID - Manage

Have you checked Messages/Preferences/Accounts to see if the number is under You can be reached for messages at and that it is checked?

Handoff Continuity Troubleshooting

Handoff Continuity Troubleshooting (2)

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Connect

SMS Relay - Set up and use –Yosemite/ iOS 8

SMS Relay - Set up and use –Yosemite/ iOS 8 (2)

Text messages forwarding

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