iMessage says 'not delivered' for anything I try to send

Hey there PinkiPadLostHerPassCantRecover,

If you are not able to send messages using your iPad, try these troubleshooting steps:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204065

You might see an exclamation mark next to a message you try to send, or you might not receive messages that someone sends to you. These steps can help.

If your message didn't send, tap to try sending again.

If you still can't send, or you aren't receiving messages, try these steps:

Check your device settings

1. Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network.
2. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage, Send as SMS, or MMS Messaging is turned on (whichever method you're trying to use). Learn about the different types of messages you can send.
   

Check the recipient's contact info

1. Make sure that you're using the right phone number or email address.
2. Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked and make sure that they're not on your block list.

Restart your device and check for updates

1. Restart your device.
2. Check for a carrier settings update.
3. Check for an iOS software update.

Check the system status for iMessage

Go to the Apple Services System Status page and check iMessage.

Turn iMessage off and back on

Go to Settings > Messages and turn iMessage off, then back on.

Sign out and back in to iMessage and FaceTime

1. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
2. Go to Settings > FaceTime, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
3. On your iPhone first, sign back in to iMessage and Facetime.
4. Sign back in to iMessage and Facetime on your other devices.

Reset your network settings

Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Back up and restore your device

Use iTunes or iCloud to back up your content, then restore your device.

Get more help

• Find out what to if you can't use iMessage or see a “waiting for activation” alert.
• If you switched to a non-Apple phone, learn how to sign out of iMessage.
• Find out why your text messages might not display correctly.
• Report unwanted messages that you receive from iMessage.

Last Modified: Dec 23, 2014

Regards,

- Judy