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how do i set up having the same texts on my iPhone as on my computer

how do i set up having the same texts on my iPhone as on my computer


iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 11, 2021 6:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2021 3:00 AM

If by "computer" you mean PC then it is not possible. This can be done only between Apple devices,



  1. Use the same Apple ID on both devices.
  2. Follow the process here --> How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to ...
  3. Turn your phone number on or off for your Mac
    1. After you set up your phone number, you can turn it on or off for Messages and FaceTime on your Mac.
    2. Open Messages or FaceTime. If asked, sign in with the Apple ID that you're using with Messages and FaceTime on your iPhone.
    3. For Messages, choose Messages > Preferences, then click Accounts and select your iMessage account. For FaceTime, choose FaceTime > Preferences, then click Settings.
  4. Turn your phone number on or off:
      1. To turn on your phone number, select it and your Apple ID in the list. If you don't see your phone number, get help with your settings or contact Apple Support. If you see a number that isn't yours, change your Apple ID password.
  5. To turn off your phone number, deselect it in the list.
  6. If you want recipients to see your phone number and not your Apple ID, select your phone number from the “Start new conversations from” or ”Start new calls from” pop-up menu.


Learn how to make messages that you send and receive on your iPhone appear on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.


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Sep 12, 2021 3:00 AM in response to Helpmesoconfused

If by "computer" you mean PC then it is not possible. This can be done only between Apple devices,



  1. Use the same Apple ID on both devices.
  2. Follow the process here --> How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to ...
  3. Turn your phone number on or off for your Mac
    1. After you set up your phone number, you can turn it on or off for Messages and FaceTime on your Mac.
    2. Open Messages or FaceTime. If asked, sign in with the Apple ID that you're using with Messages and FaceTime on your iPhone.
    3. For Messages, choose Messages > Preferences, then click Accounts and select your iMessage account. For FaceTime, choose FaceTime > Preferences, then click Settings.
  4. Turn your phone number on or off:
      1. To turn on your phone number, select it and your Apple ID in the list. If you don't see your phone number, get help with your settings or contact Apple Support. If you see a number that isn't yours, change your Apple ID password.
  5. To turn off your phone number, deselect it in the list.
  6. If you want recipients to see your phone number and not your Apple ID, select your phone number from the “Start new conversations from” or ”Start new calls from” pop-up menu.


Learn how to make messages that you send and receive on your iPhone appear on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.


how do i set up having the same texts on my iPhone as on my computer

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