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Wrong number in my iMessage settings

My iMessage account shows my wife’s number, how can I change this to my own number?





iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 5, 2025 2:46 AM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2025 4:17 AM

First … do each of you have separate, unique Apple Accounts?


If not, that’s where you’ll want to start.


Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple Account - Apple Support


How to “unshare” an Apple ID - Apple Community



If you already do have separate and unique Apple Accounts, see if this article might help:


Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support



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Chattanoogan
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Sep 7, 2025 4:17 AM in response to N_J_S76

First … do each of you have separate, unique Apple Accounts?


If not, that’s where you’ll want to start.


Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple Account - Apple Support


How to “unshare” an Apple ID - Apple Community



If you already do have separate and unique Apple Accounts, see if this article might help:


Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support



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