Problem with Messages: Cannot send to self, contact blocked

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Problem with Messages: Cannot send to self, contact blocked

On my previous iMac I was able to send a message, via Messages, to myself from that iMac (my method of a quick “reminder”). I purchased a new iMac loaded with Tahoe 26.2 a few days ago. Now, when I try to send a message to myself Messages doesn’t even find my contact information. Rather I’m a green “Siri found in Apps” with an “800” number for a company I deleted from my system months ago. And when I check my Contact card, even though it has my correct cell number, it shows that I’ve somehow blocked myself. Any ideas?

iMac 24″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Feb 6, 2026 3:13 PM

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Feb 7, 2026 11:45 PM in response to moshe1222

Re: Problem with Messages: Cannot send to self, contact blocked

Check you are correctly signed in to your new Mac with your Apple Account details:

Apple Menu > System Settings > [Your Name]

If needed: See how to Sign in to your Apple Account on the web or in your device settings - Apple Support

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If you haven't seen or used it already:

See how to: Set up your My Card in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support

Eg: says:

"Contacts automatically creates a contact card for you when you set up your Mac. You can change the information on your card, use a different picture and even add a nickname for Siri to use instead of your first name." You can scroll to: "Make changes to your card" in the abov article, if needed.

Then: Prevent contacts from communicating with you on Mac - Apple Support

Eg: says:

"Unblock a contact

Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Click Blocked Contacts.
Select a contact to unblock, then click . "

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Useful resource: Contacts User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

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