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Why does my texts on iMessage send through my email instead of my phone number

Why does my texts on iMessage send through my email instead of my phone number?

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 15, 2020 6:42 AM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2020 6:48 AM

Open Settings->Messages->Send & Receive. Make sure your phone number is selected in the both in the Receive iMessages and Start New Conversations From boxes.

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Why does my texts on iMessage send through my email instead of my phone number

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