Messages not working on my MacBook

I am not able to send or receive messages on my MacBook. Just got it so might not have set it up correctly.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 1, 2024 7:41 AM

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Posted on May 1, 2024 8:19 AM

See here for set up instructions:


Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Note that a Mac can only send iMessages (blue) to other people with Apple devices using iMessages. If you want to be able to send SMS (green) messages to people without Apple devices, you need to connect your Mac to your iPhone:


Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support


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May 1, 2024 8:19 AM in response to jshockette

See here for set up instructions:


Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Note that a Mac can only send iMessages (blue) to other people with Apple devices using iMessages. If you want to be able to send SMS (green) messages to people without Apple devices, you need to connect your Mac to your iPhone:


Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support


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