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how do I send text messages from MacBook air to non Mac user ?

how do I send text messages from MacBook air to non Mac user ?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 10:32 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2021 11:51 AM

If they don't have an Apple device they cannot receive iMessages. To send an SMS/MMS text message from a Mac you would need to send it through an iPhone. See the following: How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support

Also see: About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

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Jul 5, 2021 11:51 AM in response to RobandMarie

If they don't have an Apple device they cannot receive iMessages. To send an SMS/MMS text message from a Mac you would need to send it through an iPhone. See the following: How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support

Also see: About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

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