What does message “phone number is not registered with iMessage” mean?
What does message “phone number is not registered with iMessage”. How can I text this number from my iPad?
iPad, iPadOS 15
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Hello Kayflanery,
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We've reviewed your question and it looks like you are trying to text a number from your iPad but get an error in reply. It's understandable that you'd want this resolved, so allow us to assist with that. First, please note that iMessages are intended to be sent between Apple devices. So, make sure the owner of the number you are trying to reach is able to receive an iMessage from you. Otherwise, the message would need to be sent as an SMS.
If this is happening for your device, this article may also help: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime.
If you have follow-up questions, please let us know. We're here for you. Have a fantastic day!