How do I fix iMessage not sending messages?

My iMessage is not sending messages again how will I do that




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Posted on Sep 9, 2026 4:00 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2026 4:07 PM

Start here:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you are experiencing Activation trouble of iMessage, then refer to this Support Article:

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


If your communications have been reported as Spam, your use of iMessage may have been blocked. Contact Apple here as it could be a Temporary or Permanent ban. In most cases that have been reported, you would have received an email to your Apple Account email address if that was the case.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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Sep 9, 2026 4:07 PM in response to AlanNancy022

Start here:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you are experiencing Activation trouble of iMessage, then refer to this Support Article:

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


If your communications have been reported as Spam, your use of iMessage may have been blocked. Contact Apple here as it could be a Temporary or Permanent ban. In most cases that have been reported, you would have received an email to your Apple Account email address if that was the case.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Sep 9, 2026 11:31 PM in response to AlanNancy022

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


First, try the following steps:


Sign in issue:

Learn what to do → If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage.


Connection issue:

Learn what to do → If you can't send or receive messages.


Need more help?


Additional help:


Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

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