BKhartley

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Q: Why won't my iPad use my phone number on iMessage

i keep trying to put my text on my iPad, but it will only let me use an email. I don't want to use my email I want my phone number help!!!

Posted on Jan 4, 2016 7:53 PM

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Q: Why won't my iPad use my phone number on iMessage

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by LACAllen,

LACAllen Jan 4, 2016 8:09 PM in response to BKhartley
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Jan 4, 2016 8:09 PM in response to BKhartley

An iPad will not support SMS/MMS texting through a carrier. It's not a phone.

iMessage uses Apple ID's for messaging.
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by sberman,

sberman Jan 4, 2016 10:38 PM in response to BKhartley
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Jan 4, 2016 10:38 PM in response to BKhartley

You may use your iPhone's telephone number in iMessage. Is that what you're trying to do? Here are instructions:

Link your iPhone number and Apple ID to use iMessage and FaceTime - Apple Support
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