iMessage

Hi Reece_Makayla,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We want to help make sure iMessage is working as expected. Check out how to add your phone number in Messages here:

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.

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

5. 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.

See more about those steps here: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support

If you need more help, let us know what happens when trying to add your phone number or use your phone number with Messages. We'll go from there.

Thanks.