New iPad not syncing some Messages and 2FA codes

I just purchased a new iPad and transferred everything from the old one successfully. The only problem I am having is that SOME new Messages are not syncing properly. I've sent Messages from my Mac, and they show up on my iPhone, but not my iPad. Incoming Messages from contacts come through, but codes for 2-step authentication do not come to my iPad. I've done everything I can find online - turning off iCloud and turning it back on, checking my settings, etc. What am I missing?

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Feb 2, 2026 6:02 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2026 1:50 PM

stojef2014 wrote:

I just purchased a new iPad and transferred everything from the old one successfully. The only problem I am having is that SOME new Messages are not syncing properly. I've sent Messages from my Mac, and they show up on my iPhone, but not my iPad. Incoming Messages from contacts come through, but codes for 2-step authentication do not come to my iPad. I've done everything I can find online - turning off iCloud and turning it back on, checking my settings, etc. What am I missing?

Did you miss this settings Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support

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Feb 2, 2026 1:50 PM in response to stojef2014

stojef2014 wrote:

I just purchased a new iPad and transferred everything from the old one successfully. The only problem I am having is that SOME new Messages are not syncing properly. I've sent Messages from my Mac, and they show up on my iPhone, but not my iPad. Incoming Messages from contacts come through, but codes for 2-step authentication do not come to my iPad. I've done everything I can find online - turning off iCloud and turning it back on, checking my settings, etc. What am I missing?

Did you miss this settings Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support

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