How to Get Text Messages on Your Mac

Did you know that you are able to send and receive text messages on your Mac? Imagine how convenient it can be to be able to send and reply to text messages and iMessages from your Mac. This feature has been around for a while and with a few tweaks, you can also join the league of those enjoying this great functionality. In this article, we show you how to get messages on your Mac.
How to Get Text Messages on Your Mac

To receive text messages on your Mac (from non-Apple devices or when iMessage is unavailable), follow these simple steps follow these simple steps to turn on text message forwarding on your iPhone, so the messages can be available on your Mac.

Step 1: Tap on Settings on your iPhone and then tap “Messages”

Step 2: Tap on “Text Message forwarding.”

Step 3: Tap on the toggle next to your Mac to enable the feature.



If you are signed in to Messages on your Mac and Text forwarding is enabled on your iPhone, you will be able to get text messages on your Mac.
How to Get iMessages on Your Mac

Before you can begin to send and receive text messages or iMessages on your Mac, you need to ensure that you are signed in with your Apple ID to the Mac messages app. Follow these simple to get iMessages on your Mac.

Step 1: Launch the Messages app on your Mac. If it’s your first time, you'll be prompted to sign in with your Apple ID. If you have launched the app previously, simply click on the “Messages” tab in the menu bar to continue.



Step 2: Click “Preferences > Accounts > iMessage”. Enter your Apple ID and password.



Step 3: Once you’re signed in successfully, You should see all your details including the phone numbers and emails you can be reached at as well as the number or email new conversations will start at.



Your phone number is the default number where new conversations will start. You can change that by clicking on the number and entering a new one.
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