Why can’t I receive text messages from my phone number on my new iPad? I can only receive iMessages. I have looked for setup in settings and only see iMessage.

To receive SMS on an iPad, you must have an iPhone that is setup for Text Message Forwarding. On your iPhone, go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, and select your iPad.

Way Long wrote:

When I try setting up as you suggested, I get a message saying my icloud and iMessage are different. What do I do?

Make them the same.

The Apple IDs used for both iCloud and iMessages on both devices need to be the same. On each device go to Settings->Messages->Send & Receive->Apple ID, and make sure its the same one you are using for iCloud under Settings->Account (top of settings)->email under your name there.

When I try setting up as you suggested, I get a message saying my icloud and iMessage are different. What do I do?

You're welcome.

Both your phone and your iPad have to be using the same Apple ID for this to work. You will need to pick one Apple ID and use it on both

Ok

You're welcome.