Vertifyingbto find number on iMessage

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iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 2:05 PM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 7:58 AM

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities zaniyay,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps on how to add and remove your phone number on iMessages.


" Set up your phone number

On your iPhone:

  1. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is on. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate.
  2. Tap Send & Receive. If you see “Use your Apple ID for iMessage,” tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.

iPhone showing how to select iMessage settings

3. In the "You can receive iMessages to and Reply From" section, make sure that your phone number and Apple ID are selected.

4. Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure that your phone number and Apple ID are selected in the "You can be reached by FaceTime at" section.

On your other devices, you can now turn on the phone number that you just set up:


For additional information, check out this link: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!


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Jan 23, 2023 7:58 AM in response to zaniyay

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities zaniyay,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps on how to add and remove your phone number on iMessages.


" Set up your phone number

On your iPhone:

  1. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is on. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate.
  2. Tap Send & Receive. If you see “Use your Apple ID for iMessage,” tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.

iPhone showing how to select iMessage settings

3. In the "You can receive iMessages to and Reply From" section, make sure that your phone number and Apple ID are selected.

4. Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure that your phone number and Apple ID are selected in the "You can be reached by FaceTime at" section.

On your other devices, you can now turn on the phone number that you just set up:


For additional information, check out this link: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!


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