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I was getting text messages on my iPhone and iMac, but for some reason I no longer get text messages on my iMac. How can I correct this problem?

how to get my iMac to receive text messages again. It stop all of a sudden.

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 4:40 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2023 5:04 PM

Hi there!


First, make sure you're signed into Messages and have the app set up:

Use Messages on your Mac - Apple Support.


Next, make sure Text Message Forwarding is enabled:

Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support.


Finally, verify iCloud Messages is enabled:

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


Jack

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Feb 10, 2023 5:04 PM in response to GoSpartan

Hi there!


First, make sure you're signed into Messages and have the app set up:

Use Messages on your Mac - Apple Support.


Next, make sure Text Message Forwarding is enabled:

Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support.


Finally, verify iCloud Messages is enabled:

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


Jack

I was getting text messages on my iPhone and iMac, but for some reason I no longer get text messages on my iMac. How can I correct this problem?

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