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iMessages on new MacOS

Just setup a new Mac mini today and my iMessages aren't syncing among my iOS or other MacBook. Any new message I send will but I am not getting any of my older ones. Any tips or ideas?


Thank you!


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Mac mini, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 3, 2022 8:02 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2022 8:09 PM

On your new Mac check Messages Preferences > iMessage and see if:

  • You are signed into your iCloud Account
  • There is a tick in the box asking - Enable Messages in iCloud (click on Sync Now)
  • The 'You can be reached at...' is accurate and the same as your other devices


Over on your phone go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding

and see if your new Mac is listed (it should be) and active - green - it may not be.

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Feb 3, 2022 8:09 PM in response to mrtravo

On your new Mac check Messages Preferences > iMessage and see if:

  • You are signed into your iCloud Account
  • There is a tick in the box asking - Enable Messages in iCloud (click on Sync Now)
  • The 'You can be reached at...' is accurate and the same as your other devices


Over on your phone go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding

and see if your new Mac is listed (it should be) and active - green - it may not be.

iMessages on new MacOS

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