iphone texts messages non populating in messages on mac

Hey aundyc,

Thanks for reaching out and posting in Apple Support Communities.

It looks like you reached out to us using the article If you can’t send or receive messages on your Mac - Apple Support and that's a great resource for this issue. There was a link for Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support, if you weren't able to verify this feature is on, you will want to make sure it has your Mac selected. See below for a quick reference to go by.

Automatically forward texts to your other devices

1. Make sure that you're signed in to iMessage with the same Apple ID on each device:

* iPhone or iPad: Check the Apple ID shown in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.

* Mac: Open the Messages app, choose Messages > Settings (or Preferences), then click iMessage. Check the Apple ID shown.

4. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding.

5. If you don't see Text Message Forwarding, go to Settings > Messages. Turn off iMessage, then turn it back on. Tap Send & Receive, tap Use Your Apple ID for iMessage, then sign in with the same Apple ID used on your other devices.

6. Choose which devices can send and receive text messages from your iPhone:

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8. If you choose a device that isn't using two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, a verification code appears on each of your other devices: enter that code on your iPhone.

As long as your iPhone is turned on and connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network, new SMS/MMS texts can be sent and received on the devices that you added.

If you are still unable to receive SMS/MMS messages on your MacBook Air let us know. Also, include what happens when you try sending a message to a contact who is not a registered iMessage user.

Take care!