Just got new 2020 MacBook Pro, migrated from my 2015 MacBook Pro, and the new one won't send messages. I've checked that I'm on the Internet, that it's set to correct date/time, and re-started the computer. Not sure what else to try......help?!?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12
Hi, k9kate.
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We’re glad you decided to reach out about sending messages on your new MacBook Pro. If we understand correctly, you’ve already tried most of the steps in this article:
If you can’t send or receive messages on your Mac - Apple Support
Are you trying to send an iMessage or SMS/MMS messages with your MacBook? If you’re trying to send an iMessage check to make sure you’re signed in with your Apple ID and see if you have an activation error or issue.
Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support
If you’re experiencing issues with your Apple ID in iMessages, the remaining steps in this article may help:
If you can't sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support
Once you have iMessage set up, you can send and receive SMS/MMS messages, too. This article walks you through that setup:
If sending these types of messages is your issue, pay particular attention to #3. It may just be an issue where you need to go in and choose your new MacBook Pro to send/receive messages in Settings on your iPhone.
All our best.
Hi, k9kate.
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We’re glad you decided to reach out about sending messages on your new MacBook Pro. If we understand correctly, you’ve already tried most of the steps in this article:
If you can’t send or receive messages on your Mac - Apple Support
Are you trying to send an iMessage or SMS/MMS messages with your MacBook? If you’re trying to send an iMessage check to make sure you’re signed in with your Apple ID and see if you have an activation error or issue.
Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support
If you’re experiencing issues with your Apple ID in iMessages, the remaining steps in this article may help:
If you can't sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support
Once you have iMessage set up, you can send and receive SMS/MMS messages, too. This article walks you through that setup:
If sending these types of messages is your issue, pay particular attention to #3. It may just be an issue where you need to go in and choose your new MacBook Pro to send/receive messages in Settings on your iPhone.
All our best.
MacBook Pro won't send messages
