How to Get Your Number Back on iMessage

Are you tired of having only your Apple ID visible on iMessage, and want to change it back to your phone number? This article will guide you through the simple steps to make this switch.

To start, open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to the Messages section. Scroll down to the 'Start new conversation from' option and select your phone number instead of your Apple ID. Make sure both your Apple ID and phone number are selected in the iMessage tab as well.

Next, go to the menu bar and select Messages > Preferences. If you were already signed in with your Apple ID in Messages, you may receive a prompt asking if you'd like to add your phone number to iMessage and FaceTime. Select Yes to proceed.

Open the Messages app on your Mac and log in to your Apple ID if you aren't already logged in. Once you've done this, exit settings – your phone number will be set up in iMessage, and you can now connect it to the Message apps on your other Apple devices that use the same Apple ID.

In the 'You can receive iMessages to and Reply From' section, select both your Apple ID and phone number. Then, go to the 'Send & Receive' section and look for the option labeled 'Use your Apple ID for iMessage.' Tap it and log in with the same Apple ID used on your Mac. It may take a few moments for iMessage to activate.

Finally, enable iMessage if it's not already enabled. On your iPhone, open the Settings app and go to Messages > Settings. Before you can add your phone number to the Messages app on your Mac or any other Apple device, you must first activate it on your iPhone in the following way:

To add a phone number to iMessage on Mac, check your phone number in the iMessage settings of your iPhone. From there, follow these steps to add your phone number to iMessage on your Mac.

By following these simple steps, you can easily switch back to using your phone number instead of your Apple ID on iMessage.

How to get your number back on imessage