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I have no option to “Enable Messages in iCloud” on my Mac; why is that and how do I fix it?

I have no option to “enable messages in iCloud “one of my Mac. I’m currently running Mac OS Ventura. Why do I not have the option to enable messages in iCloud and how do I fix it?

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Oct 24, 2022 9:25 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 10:39 PM

NateVick Said:

"I did that ad well and messages.app is check"

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A Few Other Thoughts:

A. iCloud Messages on iPhone: Set Up Messages On iPhone - Apple Support


B. iCloud Messages in Full: Set Up iCloud for Messages On All your Devices - Apple Support


C. Un-Restrict Messages: Manage Information Sharing with Safety Check On iPhone - Apple Support

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Oct 24, 2022 10:39 PM in response to NateVick

NateVick Said:

"I did that ad well and messages.app is check"

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A Few Other Thoughts:

A. iCloud Messages on iPhone: Set Up Messages On iPhone - Apple Support


B. iCloud Messages in Full: Set Up iCloud for Messages On All your Devices - Apple Support


C. Un-Restrict Messages: Manage Information Sharing with Safety Check On iPhone - Apple Support

Oct 24, 2022 9:54 PM in response to NateVick

NateVick Said:

"Right, I get that; but that check box options isn’t even an option on my screen. It doesn’t exist when I log into messages on my Mac."

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Does this work...

Enable Messages in iCloud on the Mac:

  1. Open: Messages
  2. Go to: Messages menu (top of screen)
  3. Select: Preferences...
  4. Select: @ iMessage (middle tab)
  5. Check: Enable Messages in iCloud

Oct 24, 2022 10:15 PM in response to NateVick

NateVick Said:

"It’s a brand new Mac with Ventura. My screen looks identical, except with the option “enable messages in iCloud.” It’s the same Apple ID on both devices as well."

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Is Messages.app enabled in iCloud settings?

  1. Go to: System Preferences
  2. Select: Apple ID (on top-right of window)
  3. Click: iCloud (on left pane)
  4. Check: iCloud Drive
  5. Click: Options... button
  6. Check: Messages

I have no option to “Enable Messages in iCloud” on my Mac; why is that and how do I fix it?

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