i logged into the wrong email on imessage on my MacBook Air and cant find a way to change it

i logged into the wrong email on imessage on my MacBook Air and cant find a way to change it



MacBook Air

Posted on Dec 29, 2022 2:34 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2022 4:51 PM

Hello -vaud,


To change which email you use with iMessage, first:


  • Open the Messages app on your device.
  • Go to the menu bar and select Messages and then Settings (or Preferences if using macOS Monterey or later).
  • In the window that opens, you will see "@ iMessage"; select this.
  • Now you will see "You can be reached for messages at:" and there will be options for which email address you want to use.
  • Select your preferred email address by clicking on the box next to the email. You can deselect the one you do not want to use.
  • You can also change which email address will be used to start a new conversation by looking under the "Start new conversations from:" section.
  • Once again, select the preferred email.


These articles might help for further information:


Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support


Messages User Guide for Mac - Apple Support


Also note in this guide:



I hope this helps. Have a nice day.




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Dec 29, 2022 4:51 PM in response to -vaud

Hello -vaud,


To change which email you use with iMessage, first:


  • Open the Messages app on your device.
  • Go to the menu bar and select Messages and then Settings (or Preferences if using macOS Monterey or later).
  • In the window that opens, you will see "@ iMessage"; select this.
  • Now you will see "You can be reached for messages at:" and there will be options for which email address you want to use.
  • Select your preferred email address by clicking on the box next to the email. You can deselect the one you do not want to use.
  • You can also change which email address will be used to start a new conversation by looking under the "Start new conversations from:" section.
  • Once again, select the preferred email.


These articles might help for further information:


Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support


Messages User Guide for Mac - Apple Support


Also note in this guide:



I hope this helps. Have a nice day.




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