joan309
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Q: i do not want messages sent on my iPhone to show up on my iMac

I do not want my messages sent from my i phone to show up on my iPad or my iMac.  What settings do I need to change

iPad, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Dec 8, 2015 10:27 PM

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joan309

Q: i do not want messages sent on my iPhone to show up on my iMac

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    judysings judysings Dec 10, 2015 9:27 AM in response to joan309
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    Dec 10, 2015 9:27 AM in response to joan309

    Hi joan309,

    If you do not want the messages on your iPhone to appear on your Mac, follow the steps in the resource below.  I've highlighted the key information.  Click on the link for complete details.

     

    Use Continuity to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681

     

    Handoff

    With Handoff, you can start a document, email, or message on one device and pick up where you left off from another device. Handoff works with Apple apps like Mail, Safari, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. Some third-party apps are also compatible. 

     

     

    Turn off Handoff

    If you want to turn off Handoff on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > General > Handoff & Suggested Apps. Then turn off Handoff.

    On your Mac, go to System Preferences > General. Then uncheck the Allow Handoff setting.

     

     

    If text message forwarding is enabled on your iPhone, turn it OFF in step three instead of enabling it.

    Set up SMS and MMS with Continuity

    1. You need iOS 8 or later on your iOS devices and OS X Yosemite or later on your Mac.
    2. Sign in to iMessage with the same Apple ID on your iPhone, your other iOS devices, and your Mac.
    3. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Add a check to both your phone number and email address. Then go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding and enable the device or devices that you want to forward messages to.
    4. Look for a code on the Mac, iPad, or iPod touch that you enabled. Then enter this verification code on your iPhone.

    Happy Holidays!