Messages from my icloud instead of my number.

Hi! For about one month, my contacts have recieved messages from my icloud instead of my number. I have tried to change it in "massages" in the settings app, and there are two options , my number and my icloud, (in send and recieve), but I cannot click to choose my number, only my icloud. I went to get help at a store called media markt, but they told me to ask for help from apple. I cannot facetime, and my messages only get sent from my icloud. I want to be able to facetime and text my contacts from my friends. Please help meeee

Posted on Jan 29, 2023 1:40 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2023 5:04 PM

Hi nellielundell,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


It sounds like iMessage isn't activated for your phone number. This article has steps that can help: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime.


Your number has to be activated by an SMS message. It's possible you will need to contact your carrier.


Have a fantastic day!


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Jan 30, 2023 5:04 PM in response to nellielundell

Hi nellielundell,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


It sounds like iMessage isn't activated for your phone number. This article has steps that can help: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime.


Your number has to be activated by an SMS message. It's possible you will need to contact your carrier.


Have a fantastic day!


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Messages from my icloud instead of my number.

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