Messages won't load on Mac

My messages use to go to all devices on my account. However since 1/3/21 messages are no longer loading on my Mac. It is an early 2008 running OS 10.11. I loved that I could archive old messages on my Mac. Is there a solution other than buy a new Mac?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 27, 2021 12:43 PM

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Jan 29, 2021 7:17 PM in response to NBT102

Hello NBT102.


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you have stopped receiving messages on your Mac. We will be glad to assist.


Let's check the settings in Messages on your Mac to see if we need to re-enable messages:


Use Messages in iCloud


"On your Mac

  1. Open Messages.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Messages > Preferences.
  3. Click iMessage.
  4. Select the checkbox next to Enable Messages in iCloud.

"


Hope this helps.


Cheers.

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