iMessage Forwarding lists several duplicate devices

Hi. I have the same device listed several times in the Text Message Forwarding (MacBook Pro (Mac)):



I've checked iCloud and I only have one MacBook listed and all the other devices I use for iMessage; iPad, etc. All these MacBooks started showing up recently, maybe when I upgraded to Big Sur. How can I remove all these duplicates?


Thanks!

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 22, 2020 8:50 PM

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Dec 1, 2020 6:22 AM in response to hdabl

Hello hdabl,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand having duplicate devices under text message forwarding, and we'd be happy to look into this with you.


To get started, let's try to sign out of your iPhone iMessage account and then sign back in.


Please check out this helpful link:


How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac


We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.

Dec 4, 2020 5:29 AM in response to hdabl

Hi hdabl,


Thanks for getting back to us with those additional details. it looks like your Mac is showing multiple times under iMessage forwarding, so let's see what's happening here.


Next, let's check where you are signed in with your Apple ID, and and disable all other duplicates.


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

See information about devices signed in with your Apple ID

Authorise or deauthorise your computer for iTunes Store purchases


If the behavior persists or you run into any trouble, please reach out again.


​Best Regards.

Dec 7, 2020 2:46 PM in response to hdabl

Hello hdabl,


Thanks for following up with us. We understand the concern with having your Mac listed multiple times under message forwarding, and we'd like to get you pointed in the right direction to get some help.


In this specific situation, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple Support to investigate this issue further. You can reach out to them here:


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