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

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

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

NateVick Said:

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

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Is your phone number shown and checked here: "You can be reached for messages at:"

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

NateVick Said:

"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?"

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Refer to the link provided atop this thread.

NateVick Said:

"No it does not. I do not have option number 5. Here is a screen shot so you can see when I am talking about."

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Thank you for the screenshot.

Which macOS do you have installed? Be signed in to the same Apple ID on both devices.

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