Messages opens for a brief second after login. then asks me to log in again. MacBook Pro on Sequoia 15.7 and on iMac Tahoe 26. Started today after updates.
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Original Title: I cannot log into messages on my Macbook Pro or iMac after updates today, 9-16-25. Anyone else experience this?
iMac 24″, macOS 26.0
Ok, review the information provided here:
If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support
I would focus on activating on the iPhone first with some of the tips offered in the Support Article:
With the steps you have already taken and reviewing this information, if you are still having trouble, I would recommend to contact Apple directly for them to verify any account related issues that we are unaware of.
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
Ok, review the information provided here:
If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support
I would focus on activating on the iPhone first with some of the tips offered in the Support Article:
With the steps you have already taken and reviewing this information, if you are still having trouble, I would recommend to contact Apple directly for them to verify any account related issues that we are unaware of.
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
Thanks again - after a call to Apple, it is now working.
Thanks for your quick reply.
I get no messages, just the log in screen again.
On my iPhone (which got the update and has no problems) under settings-apps-messages-iMessage: "Activation unsuccessful. Turn on iMessage to try again."
I have toggled iMessage, still nothing.
Yes, I am using the same account.
Yes, I have no problem logging into the link above.
I even just reset my network settings on the iPhone.
Hope any of this can help.
how? steps please
I can't log in to Messages on MacBook Pro and iMac after macOS updates
