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Apple ID/ Imessage

I changed my apple ID and now my Imessage on my desktop is only sending email imessage and not getting my texts

Posted on Feb 9, 2015 2:40 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2015 7:59 AM

Hey emilyfromLB,



Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you are not receiving iMessages that are sent to your phone number on your MacBook Pro. Let’s check to make sure that your phone number is associated with your new Apple ID for use with iMessage and FaceTime:


iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage - Apple Support

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201349


Phone number missing on OS X

If your phone number isn't listed on your Mac, follow these steps:


1. Update to the latest version of OS X on your Mac.


2. Verify that you're using the same Apple ID that you're using on your iPhone.


3. Sign out of your Apple ID at these locations on your Mac:

- Messages > Preferences > Accounts tab. Click iMessage in the left column, then click Sign Out.

- FaceTime > Preferences. Select your Apple ID, then click Sign Out.


4. Close FaceTime and Messages on your Mac.


5. Open FaceTime and Messages, then sign in to your Apple ID in Preferences.



If your phone number still isn't listed on your Mac, follow these steps:


1. Sign out of your Apple ID on all iOS devices, including your iPhone, in the following locations:

- Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.

- Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.


2. Sign out of your Apple ID on your Mac at the following locations:

- Messages > Preferences > Accounts tab. Click iMessage in the left column, then click Sign Out.

- FaceTime > Preferences. Select your Apple ID, then click Sign Out.


3. Close FaceTime and Messages on your Mac.


4. Sign in to your Apple ID on your iPhone.


5. When activation is complete, your Apple ID and all verified email addresses should be visible in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and also in Settings > FaceTime.


6. Open FaceTime and iMessage, then sign in to your Apple ID in Preferences.



Thanks,


Matt M.

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Feb 11, 2015 7:59 AM in response to emilyfromLB

Hey emilyfromLB,



Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you are not receiving iMessages that are sent to your phone number on your MacBook Pro. Let’s check to make sure that your phone number is associated with your new Apple ID for use with iMessage and FaceTime:


iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage - Apple Support

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201349


Phone number missing on OS X

If your phone number isn't listed on your Mac, follow these steps:


1. Update to the latest version of OS X on your Mac.


2. Verify that you're using the same Apple ID that you're using on your iPhone.


3. Sign out of your Apple ID at these locations on your Mac:

- Messages > Preferences > Accounts tab. Click iMessage in the left column, then click Sign Out.

- FaceTime > Preferences. Select your Apple ID, then click Sign Out.


4. Close FaceTime and Messages on your Mac.


5. Open FaceTime and Messages, then sign in to your Apple ID in Preferences.



If your phone number still isn't listed on your Mac, follow these steps:


1. Sign out of your Apple ID on all iOS devices, including your iPhone, in the following locations:

- Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.

- Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.


2. Sign out of your Apple ID on your Mac at the following locations:

- Messages > Preferences > Accounts tab. Click iMessage in the left column, then click Sign Out.

- FaceTime > Preferences. Select your Apple ID, then click Sign Out.


3. Close FaceTime and Messages on your Mac.


4. Sign in to your Apple ID on your iPhone.


5. When activation is complete, your Apple ID and all verified email addresses should be visible in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and also in Settings > FaceTime.


6. Open FaceTime and iMessage, then sign in to your Apple ID in Preferences.



Thanks,


Matt M.

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