How do I change Messages on my iMac to work from my iPhone number?

I cannot text some people from my iMac. I can from my iPhone. How do I change Messages on my iMac to work from my iPhone number?

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iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 4, 2022 2:47 PM

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Posted on May 4, 2022 3:09 PM

ADDABAD wrote:

I cannot text some people from my iMac. I can from my iPhone. How do I change Messages on my iMac to work from my iPhone number?

this needs to be set up Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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May 4, 2022 3:09 PM in response to ADDABAD

ADDABAD wrote:

I cannot text some people from my iMac. I can from my iPhone. How do I change Messages on my iMac to work from my iPhone number?

this needs to be set up Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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