Messages on iMac won't send SMS messages, just iMessages

My iMac is Late 2012 macOS Catalina Version 10.15.7

MyiPhone is iPhone 12 Pro Max iOS 16.3.1

I've tried it all!

Posted on Mar 28, 2023 8:24 AM

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hcsitas

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Mar 28, 2023 8:27 AM in response to patriotgames

See Set up iPhone to get SMS texts on Mac - Apple Support

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